Game Overview
In the near future man has discovered a cave system on Mars. In it they found plant life but after testing the plants mysterious water source they accidentally unleashed a terrible disease. In The Dark Side of Mars you play as the Red Arc Facility’s head of security Mr. Conroy and all you have to do is escape, by finding the key cards and space suit.
The Dark Side of Mars is a survival horror game where you need to find your way though one big maze that is the Red Arc Facility. You need to find four key cards and one space suit to escape the facility alive. You can discover audio logs around the map revealing what really happened as you explore. But be careful because something is roaming around and they kill anything human, some enemies run and some relentlessly follow you, loose sight of them to make them give up. All you have is a flash light, Your battery dies quickly and recharges slowly and so does your stamina. FEATURES:
- The game is one big maze so make sure you take notes!
- Sprint from danger!
- Duck under half open doors to escape!
- Use your flashlight to light the way!
- But be careful! You tire fast and recover slow and your flashlight battery dies quickly and powers back up slowly!
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to The Dark Side of Mars” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 16 GB available space
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