Dark Matter is a Action game from InterWave Studios with a 43% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- InterWave Studios
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 43% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or better)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or 8
Processor: Intel Core I5 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher
Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.5 or later
Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or better)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: OS X 10.5 or later
Processor: Intel Core I5 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher
Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Linux Ubuntu 10.04 or later
Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or better)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card
Storage: 1 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Linux Ubuntu 10.04 or later
Processor: Intel Core I5 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher
Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dark Matter is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, nautical, controller friendly, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, nautical, emotional story, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
farming
Play styleFarming, crops, or harvesting are part of the appeal.
Steam review snapshots
I would really have liked to have seen more of the ship.I'm just a casual gamer, but I enjoy the atmosphere and exploration.I'm just a casual gamer, but I enjoy the atmosphere and exploration.Many players praise the game’s atmosphere, lighting, and sci-fi horror tone, often noting that it succeeds in short bursts as an immersive…Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.