Dark Matter overview

Overview

Dark Matter comes from the listed developer and is published by Meridian4. It arrived on Steam on Feb 27, 2015, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Dark Matter's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 7 October 2026 - 00:49:26 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 59% positive across 155 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Dark Matter is available in 1 languages including:

4 regional rating boards including esrb, dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Dark Matter has sold up to 8,739 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $29,391. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Dark Matter overview details

Dark Matter combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Classic Arcade Space Shooter Action Dark Matter is a retro-style arcade space shooter inspired by classic games like Asteroids . Players pilot a spacecraft in open space, destroying enemies and hazards while managing momentum, inertia, and positioning. The focus is on fast reactions, precise control, and survival under constant pressure. Physics-Based Combat and Movement Movement in Dark Matter is driven by physics rather than fixed paths. Thrust, rotation, and momentum all matter, rewarding players who master ship control and spatial awareness. Combat is immediate and skill-based, with escalating difficulty that challenges reflexes and situational awareness rather than long-term progression systems. Score-Driven, Replayable Gameplay Dark Matter is built around short, intense play sessions and high-score chasing. Each run pushes players to improve efficiency, accuracy, and survivability. This is a pure arcade experience , designed for replayability rather than narrative or exploration. Key Features Classic arcade space shooter gameplay Physics-based ship movement and combat Fast-paced, reflex-driven action Score-focused design built for replayability Retro-inspired presentation Single-player arcade experience

SteamPulse editorial summary

Dark Matter is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Casual, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 7 October 2026 - 00:49:26 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 59% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterFlightShooterArcade2DTop-DownChoices MatterActionCasualMinimalistFamily FriendlySci-fiScience

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