The Dark Side of Mars Free Download
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.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The Dark Side of Mars.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The Dark Side of Mars?
After extracting The Dark Side of Mars, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 7.94 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 12. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
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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