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Matter Team · 2026 · Windows, Linux

Steam: 78 % positive of 4,151 reviews, as of Oct 28

Join dangerous raids for loot or intense PvP/PvE battles in this new realistic military shooter set in a fractured multiverse. Fight in quantum-unstable zones for control of active matter - the substance that bends time and space.

24 games that play like Active Matter and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: HELLDIVERS™ 2, STALZONE and Defiance.

Player tags

  • Extraction Shooter
  • FPS
  • Horror
  • PvE
  • PvP
  • Atmospheric
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-Op
Map region: Online Shooters
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Steam reviews

What players say

Mostly positive: players praise the atmosphere, gunplay and the dedicated PvE mode, but are split on pay-to-win editions and PvP camping.

Most players recommend the game, and many say the dedicated PvE mode is what makes it work for them, letting them progress without mandatory PvP. Players praise the creepy atmosphere, the monsters and the varied maps, plus gunplay that feels weighty and a soundtrack many mention. Some enjoy the tension of losing gear and the learning curve. Criticism centres on the Deluxe and Advanced editions, whose better rewards and gear are seen as pay-to-win, and on PvP, where roof and spawn camping, too many players per raid, bots and fast killing frustrate many. Some report menu clutter, weak optimisation on one platform and rough AI. Recent reviews are more critical of PvP and the editions than the helpful reviews from the first weeks.

Praised

  • Dedicated PvE mode

    Players can run raids without PvP and still progress, which many say makes the game work for them.

    Many players
  • Atmosphere and horror

    The creepy setting, unsettling monsters and anomalies are repeatedly named as the main draw.

    Many players
  • Gunplay and weapon feel

    Players describe weapons as weighty and satisfying, with good sound and recoil that rewards careful aim.

    Many players
  • Maps and exploration

    Large, varied maps with vehicles and hidden detail make players want to explore and learn routes.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Pay-to-win editions

    Premium gear and better rewards locked behind the Deluxe and Advanced editions are seen as unfair and pushy.

    Some players
  • PvP camping and lobby chaos

    Roof and spawn camping, bots and crowded raids with too many players make PvP frustrating for many.

    Some players
  • Pay-driven UI and menus

    Cluttered menus, several currencies and upsell pop-ups make the interface feel cheap and intrusive.

    Some players
  • Inventory and accessibility

    Limited inventory space and very hard monsters make the game difficult to enjoy for some players.

    A few players
Who it suits
Players who like extraction shooters with a strong horror mood and want to play mostly PvE, alone or in co-op.
Who should skip it
Players who mainly want competitive PvP or dislike pay-to-win editions and crowded raids should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Newer players tend to praise the atmosphere and PvE mode, while players with dozens of hours more often complain about PvP camping and the editions.

Summarised by AI from 75 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like Active Matter have in common

  • The tags they share most often with Active Matter: FPS (19 of 24), Extraction Shooter (11) and PvE (9).
  • They came out between 2009 and 2026, none of them after Active Matter (2026).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Echo Point Nova (96 % positive of 7,627).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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