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About Dark Matter
Dark Matter is a single-player, retro-style arcade space shooter inspired by classic games like Asteroids. You pilot a spacecraft through open space, destroying enemies and hazards while trying to survive under constant pressure.
Ship movement and combat
The ship moves according to physics rather than along fixed paths. You use thrust and rotation while managing momentum and positioning, with control and spatial awareness shaping how you handle combat. The action relies on quick reactions and precise control, and the difficulty escalates to test your reflexes and awareness.
Score-focused runs
Runs are short and intense, with high scores to chase. You can work to improve your efficiency, accuracy and survivability from one run to the next. Dark Matter is designed around replayable arcade action rather than long-term progression systems, narrative or exploration.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Dark Matter is $0.57 at Difmark. That is 88% less than on Steam, where it costs $4.99. 10 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
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Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and Dark Matter stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for Dark Matter are: Windows XP, 256 MB RAM, 250 MB storage. It runs on Windows only. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Dark Matter is a single-player game.
Yes. Dark Matter is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.
Buy Dark Matter 88% cheaper than on Steam.
Dark Matter is available for 88% less in shops such as Difmark, GameBoost, or Fanatical.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.
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