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Dark Earth
Kalisto Entertainment · Published by SNEG
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Dark Earth is an atmospheric real-time action-adventure set in a dying, sunless world where your choices shape the future of humanity. Explore Sparta, one of the last cities of light, as you unravel a murder plot and fight to survive before darkness consumes you.
Action, Adventure · 2026 · More free games
About this game
Re-release
Originally released in 1997, Dark Earth is a cinematic real-time action-adventure from French studio Kalisto Entertainment, set in a sunless, post-apocalyptic world. Praised in its day for its richly imagined setting and atmosphere, and named one of 1997's best adventures, it's now available digitally for the first time.
Re-release is currently in development. Dark Earth is being updated to run smoothly on modern systems, with the complete list of enhancements to be shared closer to the release date.
About the Game
ONE RAY OF HOPE AGAINST A POISONOUS AND TREACHEROUS DARKNESS
Earth is a dark world. Dust and debris chokes the air and your flesh is being attacked by a deadly virus. Poisonous clouds drift across the black sky; animal and plant life has all but died out. In this unforgiving landscape you must uncover a secret that will help restore the one thing that can save all humanity – Light!
You'll discover grisly murder plots through real-time adventure and fight treacherous, greedy and bizarre characters in fully-controlled combat. But beware! If you're not careful, foes will destroy the city and your life as you ponder your next move.
FEATURES
Jump into a real-time graphic adventure game set in a robust, active and visually-stunning world
Experience real-time combat and character reactions, matched by intense time pressure to solve the game
Immerse yourself in 25 minutes of video scenes, 100 unique separately-modelled characters and 260 pre-rendered camera views
Easy to control character movement, combat, conversations and inventory management
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Graphics Card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Dark Earth is coming back!
Dear Guardians! We are happy to announce that in Q4 2026 we will re-release Dark Earth, a cult-classic action-adventure from 1997. Developed by French studio Kalisto Entertainment, it captivated audiences with its atmospheric setting and cinematic gameplay. The re-release will focus on making sure the game runs smoothly on modern systems. We'll share more details about the enhancements closer to game's release date - so be sure to wishlist and stay tuned for more news! More classics coming back Dark Earth is one of the six games that we are bringing back in Q4 this year: Rediscover the pastAnd if you want to scratch that retro itch right now, be sure to check out our SNEG Publisher Sale - with deals up to 90% off!Follow SNEG on SteamRead full article on Community Announcements (sneg_pawel)






