DarkMaus
Top-down action RPG where dying brings ghosts to your aid
Daniel Wright · Released Jan 26, 2016
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 437
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 10 years ago
- Feb 15, 2016
Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)
What is DarkMaus?
DarkMaus is a single-player, top-down action RPG set in Hazath, a corrupted land whose inhabitants have turned feral. As a wanderer seeking answers, you search for secrets and fight using spears, greatswords, bows, or fireballs.
For you if...
- +you like experimenting with different weapons and spell builds
- +you enjoy exploring bleak worlds for secrets and equipment
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving combat that allows frequent mistakes
What players say
79% of 437 reviews are positive
Players praise the minimalist art, atmosphere, and tactical combat. Complaints focus on uneven difficulty and enemies that feel unfair, particularly when encountered in large groups.
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DarkMaus system requirements
Minimum: Shader Model 3. If you ha…, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run DarkMaus?
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- OS
- Windows Vista
- Graphics
- Shader Model 3. If you have a laptop, be sure to choose your dedicated GPU!
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Does DarkMaus have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does DarkMaus run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does DarkMaus 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
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Recent updates
- Feb 15, 2016 · Update 1.04
- Feb 15, 2016 · Update 1.04
- Feb 12, 2016 · Update 1.03
- Feb 12, 2016 · Update 1.03
- Feb 3, 2016 · Update 1.02
1 DLC available.
