SPSTEAMPULSELIVE ANALYTICS
Dark Old Sun

Dark Old Sun Steam news

SN!Somos Nerds | Mar 7, 2018 | game

Released

0players observed · 25 September 2026 - 11:53:24 UTC

ActionShoot 'Em UpShooter2DBullet HellSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score92% positive

Dark Old Sun news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score92% positive
  • Total reviews51
  • Release dateMar 7, 2018
  • DeveloperSN!Somos Nerds
  • PublisherSN!Somos Nerds

Genres: Action

Company pages: Developer: SN!Somos NerdsPublisher: SN!Somos Nerds

Top Steam chartsTop 100 gamesGame directorySteam Store page

Dark Old Sun Steam news

Dark Old Sun news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

  • Dark Old Sun 2 Update - 19 July 2024

    An Update that fix some cutscene related issues, and also add a button to check out the new Dark Old Sun II: UNSPACE, that released yesterday! check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2018310/Dark_Old_Sun_II_Unspace/

  • Play Dark Old Sun 2 now! - 1 August 2023

    We're excited to announce that the DEMO for "Dark Old Sun II: UNSPACE" is now live! Immerse yourself in the direct sequel to the compelling storyline and uncover the fate of the Dark Old Sun and humanity in the aftermath of its destruction. Our game, five years in the making, introduces a plethora of innovative mechanics, adding depth and breadth to your gameplay experience. Don't wait, join the adventure today! Dark Old Sun II: UNSPACE - STEAM

  • New Story Mode Update with new ilustrations - 13 September 2022

    Finally i got ilustrations for story mode! I dreamed for this feature since the initial development of the game (2018) and its finally here!!! gotta tell'ya... i think they look gorgeous! Some sneak peek: I think now, the story mode is waaaaaay more flashed out! As some of you may know, im developing "Dark Old Sun II: Unspace" for some time now, and its plot gonna be way more intrincated and complex than before, and its a continuation exactly after the first game, so i think this game deserves some attention regarding the plot! Hope everyone like's it! if you wanna check the sequel: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2018310/Dark_Old_Sun_II_Unspace/

  • New update, balance and some reworks - 16 September 2020

    This new changes are focused in making some weapons more flashed out and sometimes more powerfull, as well making them a little more interesting and fun to use. Playing in extreme difficulty now seems a little more balanced around some specific places. Shorting out some boring boss phases. New game cover and header for the new steam library. Detailed changes are as follows: New Checkpoint added to fourth stage, it was only one before (hope this makes things less tiring in extreme difficulty). Mini Aliens that appear in extreme difficulty, doesnt do damage anymore, but they push more on impact. Life and energy UI are reduced in size for those who are playing for the first time. There was a bug with lasers after level 3, specifically if playing with controller, that made lasers aim wrong. (fixed now). In The stage "The Void", in the last part before the first checkpoint, laser ships dosnt…

  • 4:3 resolution with letterbox - 20 April 2018

    For those who uses a 4:3 monitor, now you can use this acessibility option to add a letterbox to the game, this way the game dont cut the edges anymore. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31233511%2Fbeed6dc4489aef94d1e84334d51373ec0d031d26.png

  • Description of weapons in select ship screen. - 27 March 2018

    During the classic menu where you choose the ship, now you can check what which weapon and ability do, with individual descriptions for each weapon of that ship.

  • Description of weapons in select ship screen. - 27 March 2018

    During the classic menu where you choose the ship, now you can check what which weapon and ability do, with individual descriptions for each weapon of that ship.

  • New update! Stage selection and some corrections - 25 March 2018

    - New content * Added a new stage selection, where you can choose a already reach stage, continuing with the same crystal amount you had at the time. º Sadly, this is not retroactive, so you need to reach that stage again to unlock the stage in the select screen. - Corrections * The Aliens that is part of the third boss body, now they blink properly when hit - Balance * When the second part of the second boss is destroyed, it will drop 4 life crystals in normal or 2 in hard. * Resets on upgrades, can now be uses once per stage.

  • New update! Stage selection and some corrections - 25 March 2018

    - New content * Added a new stage selection, where you can choose a already reach stage, continuing with the same crystal amount you had at the time. º Sadly, this is not retroactive, so you need to reach that stage again to unlock the stage in the select screen. - Corrections * The Aliens that is part of the third boss body, now they blink properly when hit - Balance * When the second part of the second boss is destroyed, it will drop 4 life crystals in normal or 2 in hard. * Resets on upgrades, can now be uses once per stage.

  • Now on Linux/SteamOS too! - 16 March 2018

    Finally the game is available to all 3 major platforms! PC, Mac and Linux!

  • Now on Linux/SteamOS too! - 16 March 2018

    Finally the game is available to all 3 major platforms! PC, Mac and Linux!

  • Dark Old Sun now on MAC! - 15 March 2018

    Dark Old Sun is now available to play on MAC machines! soon enough it will be available to Linux SteamOS too!, really soon!

  • Dark Old Sun now on MAC! - 15 March 2018

    Dark Old Sun is now available to play on MAC machines! soon enough it will be available to Linux SteamOS too!, really soon!

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
119 July 2024Dark Old Sun 2 Update5969041959969339249
215 March 2018Dark Old Sun now on MAC!4249665521688188527

Interactive charts, reviews, news, prices, and comparison tools load in the full SteamPulse app.