The Dark
Developed by Light Arc Studio Ltd · Published by Light Arc Studio Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Light Arc Studio Ltd, published by Light Arc Studio Ltd — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You come round as your escape pod plummets into the inky waters of a distant flooded planet. Comms are down and power failing. You have no choice but to head out into.. the dark.” — 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.
| 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 | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Window 10
- Processor: 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
- Graphics: GTX 680 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- VR Support: SteamVR. Gamepad required
Recommended
- OS: Window 10
- Graphics: GTX 1080
Supported languages (1)
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 The Dark?
Steam classifies The Dark as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing game, developed by Light Arc Studio Ltd. You come round as your escape pod plummets into the inky waters of a distant flooded planet. Comms are down and power failing. You have no choice but to head out into.. the dark.
How much does The Dark cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Dark at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Dark single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Dark: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Dark on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Dark for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Dark out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 12, 2021.
What platforms is The Dark on?
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 The Dark single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Dark cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Who made The Dark?
The Dark is developed by Light Arc Studio Ltd and published by Light Arc Studio Ltd.
Where to get The Dark
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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