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Spark in the Dark

Isometric dungeon crawler where skills improve as you use them

Stellar Fish · Released Apr 7, 2026 · Early Access

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

As of Oct 28, 2026: AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 1,259
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 52 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 days ago
Oct 23, 2026
Minimum PC
–
not published

What is Spark in the Dark?

A single-player action RPG in Early Access, viewed from an isometric perspective and set in an ancient dungeon in a medieval dark fantasy world. You choose from five classes, fight monsters, avoid traps, and repair equipment while searching for a way out. Monsters, loot, and some level elements change each time you enter.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy punishing combat that rewards patience and caution

Not for you if...

  • −you need well-lit environments to keep track of threats

What players say

87% of 1,259 reviews are positive · 80% of 52 in the last 30 days

Players praise the dungeon's atmosphere. A recent reviewer criticizes repetitive combat and waiting to recover health, while other recent reviews report stuttering and frame-rate drops.

Screenshots and trailer

Spark in the Dark screenshot 1

Spark in the Dark system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Spark in the Dark?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (SP1)
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Spark in the Dark have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Spark in the Dark run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
30
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Russian, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Spain, French, Ukrainian, Turkish, German, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Spark in the Dark use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some localized versions of the game may include text translated with the assistance of AI tools.

The statement mentions: Text & translations

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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