Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (SP1) DirectX : Version 10
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Spark in the Dark
The dungeon‑crawling core dominates the conversation, with dozens of players noting its brutal difficulty. Overall Steam sentiment is Very Positive, 88 % positive across 1,114 reviews, rising to 91 % since launch.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 69 | 56 | 5 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Performance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 07, 2026 · All-time low: €13.19 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay shines with 56 positive mentions out of 69 total.
- Story receives universal praise: 12 positive mentions out of 12.
- Audio is unanimously lauded, 7 positive mentions out of 7.
- Graphics earn strong approval, 13 positive mentions out of 15.
- Price is praised by all reviewers who mentioned it, 3 positive mentions out of 3.
Weaknesses
- Performance hiccups appear in 1 negative mention out of 3.
- UI frustrates players, with 3 negative mentions out of 4.
- Content receives mixed feedback, 2 negative and 2 mixed mentions out of 11.
Who is it for?
Fans of challenging indie RPGs who relish deep dungeon‑crawling and atmospheric storytelling will find Spark in the Dark compelling. Players tolerant of occasional UI quirks and minor performance issues will still enjoy the rich experience.
Is Spark in the Dark worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 88% of 1,114 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 16,49€.
Verdict
Spark in the Dark delivers a compelling blend of demanding gameplay, strong narrative, and polished audio‑visuals that resonate with its audience. While UI and occasional performance snags prevent perfection, the overwhelmingly positive community response underscores its success as a standout indie RPG.
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