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Shot in the Dark

Technomancy Studios · 2015

Shot in the Dark

ShooterPlatformIndieEarly AccessSteam 47%

Session Respect Score

AI estimate · 0/5 votes
0.0/ 10

"Intense multiplayer FPS requiring focus in dark arenas."

Best session: 20-45 minutes

Minimum session

15 min

Pausability

No pause

Resume friendliness

Hard to resume

FOMO pressure

High FOMO

Focus required

Intense

Session structure

Self-contained runs

Play during dedicated gaming time; quick matches demand full concentration.

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About

Shot in the Dark is a multiplayer arena FPS that takes place in a dystopian future where multiple factions have sent their agents to kill for sensitive government information. You take control of one of these agents in an attempt to survive this low-light arena skirmish... in the dark.

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Context Tags

No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.

🔇No sound OK
🤚One-handed
🎵Background game
🚇Commute friendly
✈️Plane friendly
💤Suspend & resume
Quick to boot
☁️Cloud save
👶Kid can watch
🛋️Couch co-op
🎤No voice chat needed
🌙Solo after bedtime
🎙️Podcast game
🧘Zen mode
🥱Brain off
🔁Satisfying grind
🧒Kid co-op

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Where to play

Steam

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Platforms

PC / Windows

Shot in the Dark — Session FAQ

How long does a session of Shot in the Dark take?
The minimum meaningful session for Shot in the Dark is approximately 15 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
Can you pause Shot in the Dark?
Shot in the Dark cannot be paused mid-session (it runs in real-time or is multiplayer). Plan for a full session window before starting.
Does Shot in the Dark pressure you to keep playing?
Shot in the Dark has high FOMO. The game may use cliffhangers, timed missions, online leaderboards, or live events that create pressure to keep playing.
What is Shot in the Dark's Session Respect Score?
Shot in the Dark has a Session Respect Score of 4.1/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.

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