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The Dark World: KARMA Steam Charts & Stats
This is a first-person story-driven psychological horror game. Delve into this dark and strange world with an investigation officer from Roam to find traces of lost memories and fulfill your destiny.
| App ID | 1376200 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | POLLARD STUDIO LLC |
| Publishers | Gamera Games (Asia), POLLARD STUDIO LLC |
| Categories | Single-player, Full controller support |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Adventure |
| Release Date | Coming soon |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | French, German, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese |
25 Players in Game
1 558 All-Time Peak
88,38 Rating
Steam Charts
25 Players in Game
1 558 All-Time Peak
88,38 Rating
At the moment, The Dark World: KARMA has 25 players actively in-game. This is 98.46% lower than its all-time peak of 454.
The Dark World: KARMA Player Count
The Dark World: KARMA monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month | Average Players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 20 | -16.33% |
| 2025-06 | 24 | -52.26% |
| 2025-05 | 51 | -51.17% |
| 2025-04 | 104 | -63.57% |
| 2025-03 | 287 | 0% |
2 835 Total Reviews
2 615 Positive Reviews
220 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
The Dark World: KARMA has garnered a total of 2 835 reviews, with 2 615 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for The Dark World: KARMA over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
346 minutes
I'd consider it a pretty good cozy horror game. You're not going to shit your pants playing this game but the tension is there. The story felt a bit complicated; I'm not sure if everyone will understand it. I think I understand most of it, but I could also be wrong about my understanding.
Overall, it is a walking simulator; you can die, but 90% of the times it's obvious and easy how to not die (also the punishment for dying is miniscule). Decent puzzles, but the optional puzzles can really be difficult. It has an enjoyable story, and doesn't outstay its welcome. Probably 5-6 hours to complete, 8 hours for completionists if time to value matters to you.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
342 minutes
Just finished playing KARMA: The Dark World, and wow — what a ride. It's not every day a game manages to crawl under your skin and stir up so many emotions, but this one did exactly that.
From the very beginning, the story had me hooked. It's dark, mysterious, and deeply psychological — the kind of narrative that keeps you guessing, questioning, and feeling all sorts of things you didn’t expect from a game. I found myself genuinely moved at times, which is a rare and powerful experience.
The visuals are striking. The art direction is hauntingly beautiful and matches the tone of the game perfectly. The world feels oppressive and surreal in just the right way. Sound design is equally impressive — every echo, every whisper, every distant sound adds to the tension. And the music? Absolutely stunning. Especially the track that plays after you finish the game — it’s melancholic, beautiful, and lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.
There’s a lot I could say about the gameplay, but this game isn’t really about fast action or complex mechanics. It's about atmosphere, storytelling, and emotional impact. And in that regard, it delivers.
I didn’t expect to walk away from this game feeling the way I did — a bit disturbed, a bit sad, but mostly just… moved. If you're into story-driven experiences that make you feel something, KARMA: The Dark World is worth your time.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
244 minutes
From a general standpoint, it's roughly a good game, but I personally would not recommend it. The game’s initial appeal --for me-- lay in its Orwellian dystopian theme ( and some DDR elements obviously), but setting the story within an anarcho-capitalism-like framework significantly undercut the sense of bleakness and oppression that such themes typically evoke. The oppressive power of Leviathan is far beyond anything a private oligarchic corporation could ever match.
Regardless of my personally preferences of themes, it is still a well-made game.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
483 minutes
KARMA: The Dark World – A Haunting Dive into Psychological Chaos
As someone who’s just finished KARMA: The Dark World, I can confidently say this game left a deep imprint on me—not just as a gamer, but as someone who appreciates storytelling that dares to be unsettling, introspective, and disturbingly beautiful.
First off, the atmosphere is incredible. The visual design is grim, surreal, and often nightmarish—but it never feels cheap. Every hallway, every shadow, and every bizarre manifestation has meaning. It's a world that wants you to feel uncomfortable, and it succeeds in the best way possible.
The story itself? Twisted—but not in a "shock for shock’s sake" kind of way. It slowly unravels like a psychological puzzle, and the more you dig, the more it messes with your perception of reality and morality. There were moments when I had to stop and rethink what I believed was going on. And even at the end, I wasn’t sure if I had the whole truth—or just another manipulated version of it. That’s part of what makes it so impactful.
I really felt like my choices mattered. The ending I got reflected the way I approached the game, and it wasn’t just a surface-level “good vs bad” result. It was personal, haunting, and made me question the karma I had built throughout the journey. It’s rare to feel that connected to the outcome of a game.
If you’re into psychological horror with depth, KARMA: The Dark World is an experience you shouldn’t miss. It’s not perfect—some pacing issues and the occasional confusion with narrative threads—but the payoff is worth it. It’s a game that stays with you, long after the credits roll.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
629 minutes
If you're on the fence buy it, this has some of the best visual storytelling I've ever seen.
I own a lot of steam games, I review very little but this game absolutely deserves one. It is chock full of ideas, from 1984 and Kafka to Inception and Twin Peaks. Rarely does a video game have TOO MANY ideas. That this game, set in 1970-80s east Germany, littered with Christian references is also made by a Chinese studio is wild to me.
Act 2 and the "shoes" is some of the most effective and affecting storytelling I've seen in years.
This will linger, like a memory, with me for a long time.
Buy it.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
400 minutes
One of the best story games I have ever played. There is not much else to say, except it is going to stay with me for a very long time.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
484 minutes
I have played a very large selection of horror and thriller titles. This game without a doubt it the best and most interesting experience I have ever had the pleasure of playing. I am slightly annoyed I paid for it on discount cause I would have bought this game on full price anyday.
Thank you developers for this wonderful Game
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
435 minutes
I picked up this game because of the dystopian future setting. And I certainly wasn't disappointed in the callbacks to George Orwell's 1984. In fact, there's plenty of this to go around. Especially with the various notes littered around game world. That said, as a brain diver (or whatever they're called), you're also entering the subconscious minds of other people. That's where the psychological horror and surrealness kicks in. Which I'm all for and it adds an extra layer to the enjoyment factor. All in all, Karma: The Dark World is a game worth picking up if you're a fan of the above and first-person adventure games. And the ending is so worth trekking through the entire narrative.
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
525 minutes
my elevator pitch would be: amazing mind-bending sci-fi orwellian horror-walking-sim, packaged into a love letter to surrealist cinema with excellent visuals (seriously some of the shots and visual decisions they made are so so gorgeous), a story that'll have you CONSTANTLY guessing (and you'll be constantly wrong too) and great sound design
EXTREMELY extremely underrated, idk why I've barely seen anything for this game, just an outstanding experience
yea
buy it, play it blind and fall in love just like I did, what a JOURNEY
peak
👍 : 4 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
841 minutes
this game one of those rare hidden gems , a deeply atmospheric , underrated experience that slipped under the radar for many players. It absolutely deserves more attention .
Give it a chance , unforgettable journey .
باللنسبة لي اللعبة واحدة من أجمل الالعاب الرعب النفسي اللي قدمته لي , قدمت لي قصة جميلة وتويست رائع جدًا
لعبة قصيرة الحقيقة ولكن تستاهل تجربتك الشخصية ان كنت تبحث عن قصة رعب نفسي
بنهاية جميلة ومرضية انصحكم فيها وتستاهل وقتكم .
👍 : 11 |
😃 : 0
Positive
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The Dark World: KARMA Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 (3.30 GHz) / AMD A8-7600 (3.1 GHz)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 40 GB available space
The Dark World: KARMA Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 580 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 40 GB available space
The Dark World: KARMA has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
The Dark World: KARMA Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 1 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
KARMA: The Dark World Demo Update
Date: 2025-03-21 18:01:17
Unreal Engine Update and more
👍 : 53 |
👎 : 0
