Darkout plunges players into the role of a sole survivor stranded on Illuna, a planet humanity once sought to abandon. This unforgiving world, characterized by procedurally generated biomes, demands resourcefulness and strategic thinking.

Players must harness the game's robust sandbox features to construct essential shelters, forge powerful weapons, and delve into researching new technologies to overcome the myriad challenges.

The core of the survival experience revolves around managing the constant threat posed by light-sensitive creatures that dominate the landscape. These hostile entities are most active during the perpetual twilight and the deep night, making exploration and resource gathering perilous.

The game's unique environmental mechanic, a world perpetually shrouded in clouds, means true daylight never arrives. Instead, brief twilight periods offer fleeting moments of relative security, crucial for rebuilding bases and scavenging for vital supplies.

Adding depth to the desolate environment, Darkout weaves a narrative through scattered logs left by previous inhabitants. These fragmented accounts, some recent and others ancient, offer glimpses into the planet's history and the fate of those who came before, hinting at the mysteries of Illuna and what befell its native populations.

Overview

Darkout is an action-adventure indie title that challenges players to survive on a hostile, procedurally generated alien planet. Utilizing extensive crafting and sandbox mechanics, players must build, research, and fight to endure a world where darkness reigns and dangerous creatures roam.

Highlights

  • Procedurally Generated Survival: Explore and survive in unique, ever-changing biomes on the alien world of Illuna.
  • Deep Crafting and Research: Build shelters, craft weapons, and research new technologies to overcome environmental and creature threats.
  • Dynamic Day/Night Cycle: Navigate a world with perpetual twilight, where light-sensitive creatures are most active during the darkest hours.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy challenging survival experiences with deep crafting systems, exploration in procedurally generated worlds, and a sci-fi setting. Fans of sandbox games and those who appreciate a narrative told through environmental storytelling will find much to explore.

Game Info

  • Developer: Allgraf
  • Publisher: KISS ltd
  • Release Date: December 4, 2013
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing