DarkMaus
Released Jan 2016
DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play.
81% positive · 438 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
DarkMaus launched on January 26, 2016 as a complete, self-contained indie action RPG. Following release, the developer (Daniel Wright) shipped four feature patches through February 15, 2016, addressing balance issues, crashes, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback. A soundtrack DLC released on February 15, 2016. After that point, all developer communication stopped entirely — there have been no news posts, announcements, or updates of any kind beyond early February 2016. The game has no unreleased DLC, no announced future content, and no developer statements indicating further development was ever planned. The post-launch patches are consistent with a solo developer polishing a finished product at launch, not building toward ongoing content. The game launched complete and has remained so.
Evidence
Update 1.04, the last recorded developer communication, delivered balance changes. No future content or updates were mentioned.
Only DLC released is a soundtrack, which shipped on February 15, 2016. No gameplay DLC or expansion content was ever listed.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Daniel Wright
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
In DarkMaus, you play a lonely wanderer searching for what's left in a corrupted world. The odds are against you - you will certainly perish.
Note: This game is designed for an Xbox Controller, but mouse / keyboard works too.
Note: This game is designed for an Xbox Controller, but mouse / keyboard works too.
- A worthy challenge - combat in DarkMaus is thoughtful and skill based. Enemies force you to be reactive to survive, and punish any greedy moves or mistakes. You'll start out swearing that it's impossible, and end up a god among Mäuse.
- Death Echo - each time you die, an ally ghost is summoned that retraces your steps, fighting by your side. With time you can collect multiple ally ghosts and choose their weapons for extra strategy opportunities.
- A dark world to explore - search for answers and secrets in the desolate land of Hazath, whose inhabitants have gone feral.
- Combat style variety - from spears to greatswords and bows to fireballs, DarkMaus has a large number of viable builds and playstyles, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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