Darkest Dungeon

Darkest Dungeon

Role-playing (RPG) • Strategy • Turn-based strategy (TBS) • Tactical • Adventure • Indie
2016

Darkest Dungeon is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Strategy/Turn-based strategy (TBS)/Tactical/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on January 19, 2016.

Developed by Red Hook Studios and published by Red Hook Studios.

Release Date: 01/20/2016

Released
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Story

Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacPlayStation VitaXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)TacticalAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Red Hook Studios

Publisher

  • Red Hook Studios

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Ratings & Reviews

83%
Critic Score
10 reviews
82%
User Score
400 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

FantasyHorrorHistoricalMystery

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

medievalturn-basedroguelikeprocedural generationpermadeathfemale protagonistinsanityside-scrolling

Game Engine

Built with Proprietary Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

January 19, 2016

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

January 19, 2016
Worldwide
February 3, 2015
Worldwide

Linux

March 27, 2016
Worldwide
April 26, 2016
Worldwide

iOS

August 24, 2017
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

January 18, 2018
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

September 27, 2016
Worldwide

PlayStation Vita

September 27, 2016
Worldwide

Xbox One

February 28, 2018
Worldwide

Mac

January 19, 2016
Worldwide
February 3, 2015
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Darkest Dungeon on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Darkest Dungeon, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Darkest Dungeon