The Dark Stares Back
Developed by Jacob McCormick · Published by Jacob McCormick
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, strategy game by Jacob McCormick, published by Jacob McCormick — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Dark Stares Back pins you against multiple invaders with no purpose but to hunt you. Each of them behaves in their own unique way and you must learn from your experience to evade them long enough to win. You can run into the vents, hide in cabinets, duck behind furniture and more to survive.” — 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 The Dark Stares Back.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista or Higher
- Processor: Intel i3+ /AMD FX+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GT 1030 Equivalent or Higher
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or Higher
- Processor: Intel i3+ /AMD FX+
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GT 1030 Equivalent or Higher
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
The Dark Stares Back 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 The Dark Stares Back?
Steam classifies The Dark Stares Back as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Jacob McCormick. The Dark Stares Back pins you against multiple invaders with no purpose but to hunt you. Each of them behaves in their own unique way and you must learn from your experience to evade them long enough to win. You can run into the vents, hide in cabinets, duck behind furniture and more to survive.
How much does The Dark Stares Back cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Dark Stares Back at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Dark Stares Back single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Dark Stares Back: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Dark Stares Back on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Dark Stares Back for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Dark Stares Back out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 24, 2020.
What platforms is The Dark Stares Back on?
The Dark Stares Back 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 The Dark Stares Back single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Dark Stares Back cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
Who made The Dark Stares Back?
The Dark Stares Back is developed by Jacob McCormick and published by Jacob McCormick.
Where to get The Dark Stares Back
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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