Dark Side
Dark Side

Dark Side

Arcade

| Blue Wave

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: June 12, 2025

Play Dark Side on PC or Mac

From the innovators and creators at Blue Wave, Dark Side is another fun addition to the World of Arcade games. Go beyond your mobile screen and play it bigger and better on your PC or Mac. An immersive experience awaits you.

About the Game

Dark Side from Blue Wave takes the classic arcade shooter and gives it a sleek, no-nonsense twist. Hop into your fighter and get ready to face off against relentless waves of enemies that just won’t quit. If you’re after fast action, tight controls, and the urge to chase your own high score, this game’s going to keep you hooked for way longer than you planned.

Game Features

  • Choose Your Arsenal
    Pick from three distinct weapons every time you play—laser, heat-seeking missile, or the satisfyingly explosive ship killer bomb. Each one plays differently and can mean the difference between sailing through or getting blown to bits.

  • Nonstop Enemy Waves
    There’s no downtime here; enemies come at you in constant waves, keeping you on your toes. The action ramps up fast, so you’ll need quick reflexes and smart choices to survive.

  • Simple, Intuitive Controls
    The controls couldn’t be easier to pick up—great for jumping in right away, whether you’re on your phone or trying it out on BlueStacks.

  • Classic Arcade Vibe
    It’s got that unmistakable old-school arcade energy: endless action, quick restarts, and the thrill of topping your last run.

  • Totally Free to Play
    There’s no paywall. Just jump in, blast some ships, and try not to get blown up while you’re at it.

Make your gaming sessions memorable with precise controls that give you an edge in close combats and visuals that pop up, bringing every character to life.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Dark Side and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Dark Side on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Dark Side with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Dark Side with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Dark Side on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Dark Side in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Dark Side from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Dark Side

  • Click the Dark Side icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Dark Side - FAQs

  • How to play Dark Side on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Dark Side on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Dark Side on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Dark Side PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Dark Side on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.