The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan — Is It Worth Playing?

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend.

Aug 29, 2019Horrorby Supermassive Games$7.99
Quick verdict The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan holds 75% positive across 5,012 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, it's an easy one to check out.

About The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

Experience the upgraded version of Man of Medan, available now. New to this upgrade: difficulty settings & QTE warnings, improved UI & interactions, updated bearing’s art & event triggers, increased walk speeds and wider accessibility options including subtitle sizing. Discover an extended playable chapter “Flooded”, introducing new deaths in this climatic ending to the game! *Free upgrade for owners of Man of Medan on PC. The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games featuring a multiplayer mode. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister... Embark on a horrific journey aboard a ghost ship. Experience your terrifying story with a friend online or go for safety in numbers with up to five players offline All playable characters can live or die. The choices you make will decide their fate. Who will you save? Don't. Play. Alone. The Curator's Cut The Curator's cut features new scenes playable from the other characters' perspective with brand new choices and decisions to make. The Curator's cut is only available once you have completed the main story.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
671
Steam reviews
75% · 5,012
Genre
Horror
Developer
Supermassive Games
Release
Aug 29, 2019
Price
$7.99

Should You Play The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan?

Who it's for: fans of Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.

Experience the upgraded version of Man of Medan, available now. New to this upgrade: difficulty settings & QTE warnings, improved UI & interactions, updated bearing’s art & event triggers, increased walk speeds and wider accessibility options including subtitle sizing. Discover an extended playable chapter “Flooded”, introducing new deaths in this climatic ending to the game! *Free upgrade for owners of Man of Medan on PC. The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games featuring a multipla…

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS *: Windows 7 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870 · DirectX: Version 11 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 80 GB available space · Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 64bit · Processor: Intel Core i5- 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 80 GB available space · Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan — Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan release?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan released on Aug 29, 2019 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is a Horror game. The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend.
Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan supports multiplayer on Steam.
Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan on Steam Deck or consoles?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan cost?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is priced at $7.99 on Steam.
What are The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 75% of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan's 5,012 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is developed by Supermassive Games and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe.
What games is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan similar to?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan sits alongside Horror games such as Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.
What platforms is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan on?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is available on Windows.

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