Dark Matter
Side-scrolling survival horror with scavenging aboard an alien-infested spaceship
InterWave Studios · Published by Iceberg Interactive · Released Oct 17, 2013
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 44% of 206
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
What is Dark Matter?
This single-player, 2.5D survival horror game follows the Ensign through a derelict spaceship infested with parasites. Across fourteen side-scrolling levels, you explore corridors and abandoned facilities, scavenge parts and blueprints, and customize up to four weapons. Combat involves enemies and environmental hazards that react to light.
For you if...
- +you enjoy science-fiction horror and retro side-scrolling adventures
- +you like scavenging for parts and customizing a small arsenal
Not for you if...
- −you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer
What players say
44% of 206 reviews are positive
Players praise the atmosphere, story, and ship AI's voice acting. Common complaints concern bugs and a campaign that feels unfinished, particularly its abrupt ending.
Screenshots and trailer
Dark Matter system requirements
Minimum: Shader Model 3.0 compatib…, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or better)
- Graphics
- Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7 or 8
- Processor
- Intel Core I5 or higher
- Graphics
- nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Does Dark Matter have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Dark Matter run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 17
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English, German.
Does Dark Matter use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
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
