Dark Rising
Developed by Clear Light Games · Published by Clear Light Games
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Clear Light Games, published by Clear Light Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Upgrade your castle, build towers, expand your village and train loyal pledges who will fight, and die at your command. Dark Rising is a tower defense game for anyone who's looking for a more in-depth approach to the popular genre.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Dark Rising.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU @2.33 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GT 220 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1256 MB available space
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compliant card
- Additional Notes: Internet required for Steam activation and achievements.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770 CPU @3.40 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R9200 Series or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1512 MB available space
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compliant card
- Additional Notes: Internet required for Steam activation and achievements.
Supported languages (2)
Dark Rising FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Dark Rising?
Steam classifies Dark Rising as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Clear Light Games. Upgrade your castle, build towers, expand your village and train loyal pledges who will fight, and die at your command. Dark Rising is a tower defense game for anyone who's looking for a more in-depth approach to the popular genre.
How much does Dark Rising cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Dark Rising at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Dark Rising single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Dark Rising: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Dark Rising on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dark Rising for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Dark Rising out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 20, 2017.
What platforms is Dark Rising on?
Dark Rising is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Dark Rising single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Dark Rising cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
Does Dark Rising have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 21 achievements for Dark Rising.
Who made Dark Rising?
Dark Rising is developed by Clear Light Games and published by Clear Light Games.
Where to get Dark Rising
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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