Adventure · March 27, 2025
KARMA: The Dark World (2025)
KARMA: The Dark World (2025) scores 92% positive on Steam from 2.8k reviews, developed by POLLARD STUDIO LLC.
KARMA: The Dark World (2025) is a Adventure title from POLLARD STUDIO LLC available on Windows. The title carries a 92% Steam positive rating across 2.8k reviews, 24 Steam achievements, and 100k–1M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Adventure category.
“Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past” Karma: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem. Explore an alternate timeline set in 1984 East Germany; the Leviathan Corporation rules with an iron fist, controlling its citizens through mass surveillance, social class rules, mind altering drugs and the promise that the gates to Utopia will open to those who serve. You are Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent for Leviathan’s Thought Bureau. Using advanced technology to dive into the minds of the accused – you will investigate crime scenes, interview suspects and report your findings back to Leviathan. Investigate the twisted environments of suspects memories and the horrors that lurk within the corners of their minds. Test your sanity as the boundaries between reality and the surreal blur together – can you trust what you see and keep your sense of self? Lose yourself in a cinematic interactive story, that explores the themes of family, love, loss and control – where a simple investigation leads to a world of espionage and betrayal, littered with deep and dark secrets. Karma: The Dark World utilises the most advanced Unreal Engine 5 features, including Lumen and Nanite, that push the visual boundaries of storytelling – combining meticulously detailed visuals of a dystopian reality, high quality motion-capped acting and mind bending surreal environments to create a distinctly immersive experience. Features: Become a Roam Agent: Step into the shoes of Daniel McGovern and use a combination of investigative tools, interviews and your own keen intellect to solve puzzles and unravel the truth. Open Your Mind: Dive into the memories of suspects to retrace their steps and piece together your investigations, but be careful – the human mind is a dangerous place where emotions, will and desire hold power. Discover the Truth: Keep your sanity and wits about you whilst uncovering a dark story of love, loss and deception, where nothing is as it seems and every turn brings another twist to unravel. Next Generation Visuals: Explore a meticulously detailed world with stunning visuals and effects all powered by Unreal Engine 5. An Unforgettable Soundtrack: A specially created soundtrack that combines orchestral scores with original songs that draw you into the cinematic world of Karma, created in collaboration with Dolby Atmos.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 27, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Developer | POLLARD STUDIO LLC |
| Publisher | Wired Productions, Gamirror Games |
| Base price | $16.74 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 3 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
KARMA: The Dark World launched on Mar 27, 2025.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by POLLARD STUDIO LLC and published by Wired Productions, Gamirror Games.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Content notes
This game contains content which may not be appropriate for all ages: Violence, Blood, Use of Tobacco and fantasy Drugs.
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate KARMA: The Dark World 92% positive across 2.8k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
2.6k positive · 227 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 3.3k recommendations for this title.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Adventure
- Indie
- RPG
Community tag consensus
- Walking Simulator · 565
- Psychological Horror · 563
- First-Person · 557
- Horror · 556
- Atmospheric · 553
- Sci-fi · 544
- Singleplayer · 533
- Adventure · 530
- Philosophical · 529
- Dystopian · 524
- Psychological · 522
- Story Rich · 521
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 7 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 24 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese – Brazil.
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese – Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KARMA: The Dark World released?
KARMA: The Dark World was released on Mar 27, 2025 by POLLARD STUDIO LLC.
Is KARMA: The Dark World worth playing?
Based on 2.8k Steam reviews, KARMA: The Dark World holds a 92% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does KARMA: The Dark World support?
KARMA: The Dark World runs natively on Windows.
How much does KARMA: The Dark World cost?
Base price on Steam is $16.74 (before seasonal discounts).