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Dark Ride

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  • Single-player
  • Steam Achievements
  • Tracked Controller Support
  • VR Only
  • #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Stereo Sound
  • Family Sharing
Steam

Store data

UK price
Free
US price
Free
Positive reviews
89%
Total reviews
9
Release date
8 September 2026
Concurrent players0Most recent successful sample
Today's peak195/144 samples
Tracked peak2Highest retained daily peak
Steam rating89%9 reviews
Steam metadata

Game information

Details supplied by the Steam store
App ID
4182210
App type
Game
Developer
Paleozoic ↗
Supported systems
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Early Access
Release date
8 September 2026
Last player update
26 Oct · 23:40 UTC
Steam store data

System requirements

Supplied by the developer on Steam

Windows

Minimum
Requirement
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 10 64-bit (21H2+)
Processor
Intel i5-8600K
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1070
Storage
1 GB available space
VR Support
Requires a VR headset (Valve Index, HTC Vive, Vive Pro, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality, and other OpenXR-compatible devices)
Recommended
Requirement
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 10 64-bit (21H2+)
Processor
Intel i5-8600K
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
AMD RX 5600 XT
Storage
1 GB available space
VR Support
Requires a VR headset (Valve Index, HTC Vive, Vive Pro, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality, and other OpenXR-compatible devices)

Launch window

Released 8 September 2026 · Tracking from 9 September 2026

SteamWatch’s first observed day and week; tracking can begin after release. Top Sellers is Steam’s revenue ranking, not a sales estimate.

First observed dayComplete
Player peak
1
Steam reviews
Not recordedRating not recorded
Twitch peak
Not recorded
Price observed
Free
Top Sellers
No appearanceNo ranked days

1 player-data day recorded in this window.

First observed weekComplete
Player peak
1
Steam reviews
580% positive
Twitch peak
Not recorded
Price observed
Free
Top Sellers
No appearanceNo ranked days

7 player-data days recorded in this window.

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Player history

Concurrent players

Peak 1Average 0Latest 0
0011126 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC26 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTC

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Long-term history

Monthly players breakdown

Calculated from SteamWatch samples
MonthPeakGain% gainAverageAvg % gain
Last 30 days200.0%0+368.3%
October 2026200.0%0+212.8%
September 20262——0—
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About this game

Description

Supplied by the Steam store

Dark Ride is a virtual reality theme park designed for people who love cozy, atmospheric experiences. Step through the gates and wander at your own pace into attractions inspired by the classic dark rides found in theme parks—where every corner tells a story through handcrafted environments, lighting, sound, and delightful surprises.

Unlike traditional games, Dark Ride isn't about winning or rushing. It's about exploring magical spaces, uncovering charming details, and experiencing the quiet joy of being completely immersed in another world. Built natively for VR, each attraction invites you to slow down, look around, and become part of the story.

Whether you're searching for hidden secrets, enjoying whimsical scenery, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, Dark Ride offers a relaxing escape filled with wonder, nostalgia, and curiosity.

A Theme Park Built with Love

Dark Ride is the culmination of a world Paleozoic has been building in public over several years.

The journey began with Dark Ride: The Feline Fix , a cozy scavenger hunt set inside a magical potion shop, followed by Dark Ride: Sweet Dreams , a gentle theme park attraction released in Early Access to explore what a true VR dark ride could become.

Each was a self-contained attraction within the same growing park, experimenting with new ways to tell stories in virtual reality. Dark Ride brings them together into a living theme park filled with handcrafted experiences—expanding on everything players loved while opening the gates to entirely new adventures.

Whether you have ten minutes to unwind or an evening to lose yourself in enchanting worlds, Dark Ride is a place you'll want to return to, again and again.

Features:

Vibe-driven design.  No stress, no timers, no fail states — just a calm space to explore, experiment, and enjoy at your own pace.

Made for everyone.  Intuitive, relaxed interactions make this an inviting first VR experience for families and casual players alike.

A classic dark ride, reimagined in VR.  Climb aboard and drift through handcrafted themed scenes brought to life with immersive sound, lighting, and special effects.

Playful interactions.  Poke, grab, and tinker with the world around you — the park is full of funny surprises that react to your curiosity.

Explore beyond the ride.  Step off and wander the park freely — soak in the atmosphere and discover details hidden in every corner.

Follow the clues.  Solve them to unlock new areas of the park and uncover what lies beyond.

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