Active Matter 2026

About

On Steam, 78% of 4,539 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 6,310 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 7,798 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.

You’re an operative stuck in a time loop, always brought back from the dead to the same point. Choose your loadout and enter quantum unstable zones rich with active matter — a substance capable of warping and ripping the very fabric of space and time. Fight against rivals from other timelines, survive physics-breaking anomalies and try to stay alive. Harvest active matter, gather loot and extract to a safe place before the whole zone ceases to exist with everything inside it.

Story

Battles take place at locations that exist outside of space and time boundaries. Active Matter features a variety of maps, including a huge island with rusty Soviet industrial complexes and cryptic science labs that were among the first to study this new phenomena. Explore these places to find hints on the origin of active matter.

What is happening now

Active Matter is a tactical first-person shooter and simulator heading to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in September 2026. The game has generated recent attention, though not for the right reasons - developers Gaijin Network Ltd posted an AI notice on Steam that drew criticism for its poor taste. The incident overshadowed what might otherwise be a straightforward pitch to FPS enthusiasts looking for a more tactical experience.