Dark Moon

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Dark Moon is a single player survival management game with economy, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Jujubee S.A. and was released on October 29, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

EMBRACE THE DARKNESSDark Moon is a survival strategy game where time is working against you. With the Moon’s electronics down it is up to you to traverse the lunar soil and try to make contact with Earth while managing your crew and resources. You will never know what you will encounter along your way, thus be prepared to make crucial decisions and live with the consequences. Whatever you do - don…

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Unique concept of a moving base on the Moon with survival and strategy elements that offer a fresh and engaging gameplay experience.
Atmosphere and soundtrack create a tense, immersive, and eerie lunar environment enhancing the game's mood and player involvement.
Complex crew and resource management with impactful decision-making that adds depth and challenge, rewarding patient and thoughtful play.

The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs, including pathfinding issues, save/load failures, and UI glitches that severely impact playability.
Unpolished and clunky interface combined with a confusing tutorial and poor explanations hinder new players' understanding and enjoyment.
Performance problems, frustrating timer mechanics, and repetitive gameplay loops create unnecessary difficulty and reduce the overall fun.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
Gameplay features a solid foundation with tight mechanics and an engaging mobile base concept that adds dynamic movement and planning; however, it is marred by confusing tutorials, repetitive and resource-heavy tasks, disconnected faction mechanics, and poorly optimized systems that detract from overall enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere is great, the mechanics feel tight, and the game already has a solid foundation.”
- “Solid mechanics and technically sleek.”
- “The 'mechaplex' mobile base mechanic is a really good idea: we don't sit still, but constantly move, expand, and plan our next steps—this adds dynamic gameplay.”
- “Regarding the gameplay, I spent more than 80% of the time healing crew members, come on!”
- “The tutorial barely explains the core mechanics, leaving players confused from the start.”
- “After about an hour, the gameplay becomes repetitive and boring.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The story receives mixed feedback, with some praising its survival theme and meaningful character relationships, while others criticize it as shallow, poorly written, and plagued by bugs and UI issues that hinder progression. Overall, the narrative is seen as average but engaging for players who appreciate story-driven gameplay within a challenging environment.
- “Great story plot and gameplay but its systems need to be fixed or better optimized.”
- “It tells a story of difficult survival; it is a difficult game to handle. If you like such games, then I can recommend it.”
- “I also like that the story and character relationships actually matter here - the more you read, the more it pulls you in.”
- “Clearly an unfinished game, full of bugs (some of which halt progress permanently), weird UI issues, and terrible story interludes.”
- “We didn't need any story whatsoever past the setup.”
- “The plot is very shallow.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The atmosphere is consistently praised for its evocative, immersive quality, combining the dark, harsh lunar environment with tension-building elements like music and ambient sounds. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a haunting, eerie mood that draws them into the experience, enhanced by well-designed mechanics and a simple, unobtrusive UI. Overall, the game effectively captures a "frostpunk in space" vibe that keeps players engaged and immersed.
- “The premise, atmosphere, and tone scratch that 'Frostpunk in space' itch, and the foundation could grow into something great.”
- “The music adds a lot to the atmosphere (kudos to the composer!) and since you’re basically stuck in the dark most of the time it’s extra cool to play with the lights off and blinds down.”
- “On top of that, the drones and ambient sounds create a perfectly eerie, immersive atmosphere that makes the lonely moon feel alive… and dangerous.”
- “Atmosphere?”
- “By the second hour, the atmosphere and music really suck you in; you’ll be micromanaging skills and gear, and planning how long to spend in each location with your spider’s development in mind.”
- “The premise, atmosphere, and tone scratch that "Frostpunk in space" itch, and the foundation could grow into something great.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are sharp and well-suited for an isometric strategy view, comparable to games like Ixion and Frostpunk, though some users feel they could benefit from further enhancements.
- “The graphics are sharp for the isometric strategy view.”
- “☑ graphics do not look like pong”
- “The game has great potential, it's similar to Ixion and Frostpunk, but it needs graphics enhancements.”
- “Graphics do not look like Pong.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music is highly praised for brilliantly enhancing the game's atmospheric tension, especially when played in the dark. It effectively draws players into the immersive experience, complementing the gameplay and overall mood.
- “The idea is super cool, moving to survive, and the soundtrack is brilliant!”
- “The music adds a lot to the atmosphere (kudos to the composer!) and since you’re basically stuck in the dark most of the time it’s extra cool to play with the lights off and blinds down.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has seen significant improvements in stability, with users reporting little to no glitches during play. However, some issues persist with awkward wording and translation problems, affecting clarity but not causing crashes or major errors.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization is criticized for frequent bugs, performance problems, and design flaws, which collectively hinder a smooth and stable gaming experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding primarily involves resource farming, where players repeatedly gather materials to progress or upgrade within the game.