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DarkMaus

Developed by Daniel Wright · Published by Daniel Wright

ActionIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 26, 2016 Price$4.99 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews405

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews405
Languages1
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie, rpg game by Daniel Wright, published by Daniel Wright — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 82% positive of 432
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Souls-likeIndieActionRPGDifficultDark FantasyTop-Down2D

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 DarkMaus.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3. If you have a laptop, be sure to choose your dedicated GPU!
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

DarkMaus 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 DarkMaus?

Steam classifies DarkMaus as a Action, Indie, RPG game, developed by Daniel Wright. DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.

How much does DarkMaus cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists DarkMaus at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is DarkMaus single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for DarkMaus: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is DarkMaus on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists DarkMaus for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is DarkMaus out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 26, 2016.

What platforms is DarkMaus on?

DarkMaus 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 DarkMaus single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does DarkMaus cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

What is DarkMaus's Metacritic score?

DarkMaus has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made DarkMaus?

DarkMaus is developed by Daniel Wright and published by Daniel Wright.

Where to get DarkMaus

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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