Active Matter (2026)

Developer: Matter Team
Publisher: Gaijin Network Ltd
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Massively Multiplayer
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 3,547 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, high-stakes scramble where every run feels like a desperate race against time, blending repetition with the constant threat of losing everything.

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What players say

Players describe a Tarkov-like extraction shooter that stands out for strong controller support and a tense PvE mode praised for playing solo or with a friend. Recurring complaint: level-up screens tell you a pricier edition would have earned you more loot, which several call a refund-worthy misstep. PvP feels unfair to newcomers against veterans, and one gamepad player found the controls awful.

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