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Magrunner: Dark Pulse

Developed by Frogwares · Published by Frogwares

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 20, 2013 Price$1.99 Metacritic70/100 Steam reviews366

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic70/100
Steam reviews366
Languages9
Achievements24

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Frogwares, published by Frogwares — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action-puzzle game in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos, penned by H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment to survive and surpass challenging puzzles.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 74% positive of 1,091
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:PuzzleLovecraftianAdventureActionCyberpunkIndieFirst-PersonSci-fiSingleplayerFPSHorrorPlatformer

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 Magrunner: Dark Pulse.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *:WINDOWS XP SP3/WINDOWS VISTA SP2/WINDOWS 7/WINDOWS 8
  • Processor:AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.4 GHZ
  • Memory:2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics:256 MB 100% DIRECTX 9 AND SHADERS 3.0 COMPATIBLE NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800/ATI RADEON HD 4800
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:4 GB HD space
  • Sound:DIRECTX 9 COMPATIBLE

Supported languages (9)

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianKoreanSpanish - SpainRussianPolishJapanese

Magrunner: Dark Pulse 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 Magrunner: Dark Pulse?

Steam classifies Magrunner: Dark Pulse as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Frogwares. Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action-puzzle game in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos, penned by H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment to survive and surpass challenging puzzles.

How much does Magrunner: Dark Pulse cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Magrunner: Dark Pulse at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Magrunner: Dark Pulse single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Magrunner: Dark Pulse: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Magrunner: Dark Pulse on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Magrunner: Dark Pulse out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 20, 2013.

What platforms is Magrunner: Dark Pulse on?

Magrunner: Dark Pulse 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 Magrunner: Dark Pulse single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Magrunner: Dark Pulse cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does Magrunner: Dark Pulse have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for Magrunner: Dark Pulse.

What is Magrunner: Dark Pulse's Metacritic score?

Magrunner: Dark Pulse has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Magrunner: Dark Pulse?

Magrunner: Dark Pulse is developed by Frogwares and published by Frogwares.

Where to get Magrunner: Dark Pulse

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

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