On Dark Terms

On Dark Terms is an online, open-world horror game for 1–4 players, set in a post-apocalyptic world. You have signed a contract with Bwonsombdi, Loa of the Dead, to gain a cat that protects your spirit as you investigate the Darkness and search for a way to push it back. You explore for materials, craft consumables and Bio Fusion, then enter Dungeons to destroy Dark Matter and absorb the energy released by investigating the evidence it creates.

Explore the world

The open world contains six Dungeons on the map: Amusement Park, Library, Mansion, Museum, Mall and Office. A Practice Dungeon is also available as Training Mode. You can gather materials in the world to craft consumables and special Bio Fusion for use in Dungeons.

The story leaves the world’s past and the nature of the Darkness unexplained. You investigate what happened, why you accepted Bwonsombdi’s contract and whether survival is possible.

Investigate the Dungeons

You can search for evidence with devices including a Night Vision Camera, EMF, Spirit Box, Thermometer and UV light. The UV light is a separate item used with your shoulder flashlight and does not take up a slot.

Dark Matter can only be seen and destroyed in your Astral, or cat, Form. Destroying it causes associated evidence to appear. You then use the correctly equipped device, such as an EMF Device, to find and observe that evidence.

Absorb energy

Observing evidence with the correct item causes Observed Energy to appear. You absorb this energy into your body and later turn it in for experience and levels. The more energy you absorb, the greater the danger, and dying makes you lose all the energy you have absorbed.

Customize and progress

You can customize your character, player icons, cat, cat’s room, apartment and gadgets with stickers. As you level up, you gain access to decorations for your cat’s room and apartment; you can also rename your cat and change its appearance at any time in its room.

Players receive a reward at every level up to the maximum level of 50. Rewards include clothing, item stickers and cat-room decorations.

Play together

Online co-op supports up to four players. Coordination is your best chance of surviving.