ActionFit check
Is Dark Data worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Groups of friends seeking local multiplayer shooter matches
- FPS players who want matches with both human and AI combatants
- Players who prefer several competitive modes and weapon options
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story campaign in the current version, since that mode is described as part of a planned update.
- Players looking for a single-player-focused game, since the listed modes center on multiplayer matches.
- Players who want exploration or puzzle-solving to be the main activity.
Our take on Dark Data
The focus on local multiplayer matches gives up a currently available story campaign. The design instead concentrates on competitive modes, configurable human and AI participation, maps and weapons, with the campaign mentioned for a planned update.
What is Dark Data?
Dark Data is a local multiplayer first-person shooter based on an unreleased film.
Matches support up to 8 combatants, with 1–4 players and 1–7 AI opponents. Game types include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Hold Your Death, Capture The Floppy and Occupation. Combat takes place across 11 multiplayer maps and uses 19 unique weapons. The game includes a character creator with outfits and accessories, plus DIRTcoin leaderboards and two opposing factions: the Corruptors and the government-backed Verification Agents. The vendor says a story campaign is included in the planned version 2 update. Version 1 is available while full-time development continues.
How Dark Data plays
- 01Mixed Combatant Matches
- Matches can combine 1–4 players with as many as 7 AI opponents, for 8 combatants in total.
- 02Five Match Types
- Available modes include individual and team deathmatches, Hold Your Death, Capture The Floppy and Occupation.
- 03Character Customization
- The character creator includes multiple outfits and accessories.
- 04DIRTcoin Leaderboards
- Players can compete on leaderboards while choosing between the Corruptors and Verification Agents.
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Dark Data: platforms & release
Is Dark Data worth it?
It is worth it if: groups of friends seeking local multiplayer shooter matches. Skip it if: players seeking a story campaign in the current version, since that mode is described as part of a planned update.
Where can I download Dark Data?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Dark Data's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Dark Data on?
Windows and macOS.
