Out now · Early Access

Shot In The Dark

Developed by Technomancy Studios · Published by Technomancy Studios

ActionFree To PlayIndie
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseJun 10, 2015 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesMulti-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Languages1
Achievements11

Overview

An action, free to play, indie game by Technomancy Studios, published by Technomancy Studios — multi-player. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Shot in the Dark is a multiplayer arena FPS that takes place in a dystopian future where multiple factions have sent their agents to kill for sensitive government information. You take control of one of these agents in an attempt to survive this low-light arena skirmish... in the dark.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 47% positive of 173
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Early AccessIndieFree to PlayActionFPSDarkMultiplayer

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 Shot In The Dark.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 460 GTX
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Shot In The Dark 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 Shot In The Dark?

Steam classifies Shot In The Dark as a Action, Free To Play, Indie game, developed by Technomancy Studios. Shot in the Dark is a multiplayer arena FPS that takes place in a dystopian future where multiple factions have sent their agents to kill for sensitive government information. You take control of one of these agents in an attempt to survive this low-light arena skirmish... in the dark.

Is Shot In The Dark free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Shot In The Dark as Free to Play.

Is Shot In The Dark single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Shot In The Dark: Multi-player.

Is Shot In The Dark on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Shot In The Dark out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 10, 2015.

What platforms is Shot In The Dark on?

Shot In The Dark 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 Shot In The Dark single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Multi-player.

How much does Shot In The Dark cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Shot In The Dark have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for Shot In The Dark.

Who made Shot In The Dark?

Shot In The Dark is developed by Technomancy Studios and published by Technomancy Studios.

Where to get Shot In The Dark

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

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