Dark Matter

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App ID	251410
App Type	Game
Developer	InterWave Studios
Publisher	Iceberg Interactive
Supported Systems	Windows macOS Linux
Technologies	Unity Engine
Last Changenumber	28970832
Last Record Update	14 May 2025 – 00:37:38 UTC ()
Release Date	17 October 2013 – 16:26:00 UTC ()

❓ 44.96%

258 reviews

In-Game

Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely...

Additional Information

Developer

InterWave Studios

metacritic_name

Dark Matter

controller_support

full

community_visible_stats

Yes

ReleaseState

released

Publisher

Iceberg Interactive

Store Release Date

17 October 2013 – 16:24:00 UTC ()

community_hub_visible

Yes

Primary Genre

Action (1)

Store Genres

Action (1), Indie (23)

Steam Release Date

17 October 2013 – 16:26:00 UTC ()

Store Asset Modification Time

6 January 2020 – 17:01:50 UTC () (1578330110)

library_assets

library_capsule	en
library_hero	en
library_logo	en
logo_position ↴
pinned_position	BottomLeft
width_pct	100
height_pct	100

review_score

review_percentage

Detected Technologies (?)

Unity Engine, Protocol_Buffers SDK, SDL SDK

Steam Deck Compatibility

Steam Deck:
Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
SteamOS:
This game runs successfully on SteamOS
Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
category: Playable
steamos_compatibility: Compatible
test_timestamp: 4 February 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
tested_build_id: 136069

configuration:

supported_input	gamepad
requires_manual_keyboard_invoke	1
requires_non_controller_launcher_nav	0
primary_player_is_controller_slot_0	1
non_deck_display_glyphs	1
small_text	1
requires_internet_for_setup	0
requires_internet_for_singleplayer	0
recommended_runtime	native
requires_h264	0
requires_voice_files	0
gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported	0
hdr_support	0

First seen on SteamDB

27 August 2013 – 18:33:49 UTC (), in changelist #273181

Supported Languages

2 Languages	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles	Achievements
English	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
German	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Assets

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logo_small

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clienticns

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LinuxClientIcon

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small_capsule

english

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header_image

english

header.jpg

library_assets_full

library_capsule ↴
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image2x/english	library_600x900_2x.jpg
library_hero ↴
image/english	library_hero.jpg
library_logo ↴
image/english	logo.png
logo_position/pinned_position	BottomLeft
logo_position/width_pct	100
logo_position/height_pct	100
image2x/english	logo_2x.png

Assets

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page_background_path	app/251410
timestamp	30 August 2024 – 15:46:49 UTC

Trailers

2029407 ↴
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trailer_base_id	13604
all_ages	true
is_highlight	true
timestamp	1447358834
2029403 ↴
trailer_name	Dark Matter - Gameplay trailer 1
trailer_category	0
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trailer_base_id	13600
all_ages	true
is_highlight	true
timestamp	1447358833
2029404 ↴
trailer_name	Dark Matter - Deepest Night
trailer_category	0
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trailer_base_id	13601
all_ages	true
timestamp	1447358834
2029406 ↴
trailer_name	Dark Matter - Meet the big Cousin
trailer_category	0
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trailer_480p/video/mp4	2029406/movie480.mp4
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trailer_max/video/mp4	2029406/movie_max.mp4
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microtrailer/video/mp4	251410/13603/2ec09c1cc82df2f16c6b87d811c6996a722c14b7/1751251050/microtrailer.mp4
screenshot_medium	2029406/movie.293x165.jpg
trailer_base_id	13603
all_ages	true
timestamp	1447358834

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