Darkest Dungeon® is a critically acclaimed gothic roguelike turn-based RPG that challenges players to manage both the physical and psychological stresses of dungeon crawling. You inherit a cursed estate and must recruit, train, and lead a band of flawed heroes through procedurally generated forests, warrens, crypts, and ruins. Every expedition tests your tactical planning, resource management, and nerve as you battle monsters, famine, disease, and creeping madness in a world of despair and dark secrets.
The game’s defining feature is its Affliction System, which not only tracks your heroes’ health but also their stress and psychological quirks — from paranoia to irrational fears — affecting how they behave in and out of combat. Turn-based combat pits your party against a host of terrifying foes, requiring smart positioning and skill use to survive. The hand-drawn gothic crowquill art style and atmospheric narration bring the bleak world to life, making every victory feel hard-earned and every loss tragic. Classic roguelike mechanics such as permadeath and procedural dungeons add tension and replayability, ensuring no two runs are ever the same.
Features:
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Gothic roguelike turn-based RPG gameplay
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Psychological stress and affliction system
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Hand-drawn gothic art style
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Tactical combat against fearsome monsters
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Procedural dungeons for high replayability
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Permadeath and roguelike mechanics
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Hero classes with unique skills
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Town facilities for stress relief and upgrades
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Atmospheric narration and storytelling
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Strategic planning and resource management
Requirements:
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Windows 10 or later (Steam client requirement)
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64-bit operating system recommended
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2 GB RAM (minimum)
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OpenGL 3.2+ compatible graphics
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2 GB available storage
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1080p, 16:9 display recommended
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Keyboard and mouse control
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Stable system performance
