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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.

77%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperSupermassive Games
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment Europe
Release DateAug 29, 2019
$19.99
Peak Players4.5K
Metacritic75
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Man of Medan is a cinematic horror experience that excels as a cooperative multiplayer title, focusing on branching narratives and consequence-driven choices. While it offers high replayability and impressive visuals, players frequently cite its short length and technical bugs as significant drawbacks.

Pros

  • High replayability due to numerous branching paths and different character perspectives.90%
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer mode that enhances the horror experience with friends.85%
  • High-quality graphics and visual presentation.80%
  • Consequence-based gameplay where player decisions significantly impact the outcome.80%

Cons

  • Very short overall playtime, with a single run often lasting only 4 to 5 hours.90%
  • Persistent technical issues and 'spaghetti code' bugs, particularly during co-op play.80%
  • Clunky movement mechanics and frustrating camera angles.75%
  • Lack of quality-of-life features such as the ability to skip dialogue or speed up scenes on repeat playthroughs.60%
  • Writing and character depth are often viewed as shallow or uninspiring compared to similar titles.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly suggest purchasing the game on a discount due to its short duration.
  • The game is the first entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology series.
  • Some players found the horror elements relied too heavily on cheap jump scares.
Confidence: 63%
Based on the 99 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
147
Peak · last 90 days
149
All-time peak
4.5K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$1.99since Feb 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
79%
All-time positive
77%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews14.0K
Positive: 10.8K (77%)Negative: 3.2K (23%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

7h

Avg Playtime at Review

99%

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