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Dark Matter

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Dark Matter is a Action, Casual game from an independent developer with a 61% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by story rich, single-player.

Game snapshot

Release year
2015
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$4.99
Review signal
61% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor: 1 GHz
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 250 MB available space
Sound Card: Windows DirectSound compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

From Steam reviews

Review notes

Dark Matter is worth a closer look if you want nautical, exploration, emotional story, and controller friendly.

Best for players who want nautical, emotional story, exploration, and controller friendly.

nautical

Setting

Water, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.

exploration

Play style

The draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.

emotional-story

Tone

The story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.

controller-friendly

Fit

Controller, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.

solo-friendly

Fit

It still makes sense as a solo play choice.

Steam review snapshots

With the mouse, it's actually pretty easy to control your ship.
Nautical
This game plays great either with your mouse (no keyboard at all) -OR- a controller.
Controller Friendly
I wish the controls were more like Asteroids and you rotated your ship rather than moving in the direction you point the…
Emotional Story
Discover this amazing remake of the classic arcade game Asteroids!
Exploration

Why it fits

Check it if you want action, casual filtered by story rich, single-player.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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