Dark Matter
Dark Matter - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Dark Matter. Player-count data was last observed Oct 5, 2026.
Dark Matter player count and price summary
- Current players
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- All-time peak
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- 24-hour player change
- Unavailable
- Current US price
- $0.99
Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 6 screenshots · 1 videos
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Buy Verdict
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 80% off.
Value Score
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 88th percentile.
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Can I Play This?
Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.
Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | No |
System Requirements
- 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
$4.99 $0.99
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About This Game
Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.
Detailed 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