How many people are playing Dark and Darker right now?

4,247 people are playing Dark and Darker on Steam right now, making it the 253rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,421 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Dark and Darker's all-time peak player count?

Dark and Darker's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 57,198, reached in June 2024.

Is Dark and Darker good? What do Steam reviews say?

60% of 89,522 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does Dark and Darker cost on Steam?

Dark and Darker is free to play on Steam.

Does Dark and Darker work on Steam Deck?

Dark and Darker is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Dark and Darker

by IRONMACE · Released Jun 7, 2024

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#253

4,247

▼ 3.6%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

60% positive

Mixed89,522 reviews

Owners (est., from reviews)1.8M–5.4M

24h peak

4,421

Highest seen57,198

Jun 20242.4 years ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Players -3.6% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 14:19 UTC · tracking since 2024-06-01

Concurrent players

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Reviews

60% positive of 89,522 · Mixed · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Default controller config not fully functional
!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Oct 28, 2026, 7:14 AM UTC
Build 26264073the current build when we started tracking19.6 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Oct 28, 2026
PatchEarly Access Hotfix #130
Greetings, Adventurers!Arena Season #4 begins on October 30.Starting this season, Arena will be divided into Individual Arena, where players compete solo, and Party Arena, where players compete in premade teams of three. This change is intended to provide more…
Oct 23, 2026
PatchEarly Access Hotfix #129
Establishing a Combat Balance BaselineThis update is the first step toward establishing a foundation for combat balance.Rather than adjusting individual values first, we began by setting target benchmarks for the time it takes to defeat an opponent (TTK) and t…
Oct 16, 2026
PatchEarly Access Hotfix #128-1
Hello, Adventurers.With the major shift in direction introduced in EAS11, we have made some sweeping changes, and the areas that still need improvement have become increasingly apparent. Right now, our focus is on carefully refining these areas and continuing …
Oct 12, 2026
PatchEarly Access Hotfix #128
Greetings, Adventurers. We’d like to inform you of the latest changes applied in this update.IRONMACEBugfixes:Fixed an issue in Expedition Mode where no Escape Portal appeared just before the final circle in Solo and Duo.Fixed an issue in Firedeep where the bo…
Sep 29, 2026
PatchEarly Access Hotfix #127
Hello Adventurers, This update brings minor improvements in preparation for the upcoming EAS 11 wipe scheduled for October 9. These improvements include server optimization and several QoL functions including a new sort feature for your stash. Enjoy the end of…
Sep 18, 2026
PatchEarly Access Hotfix #126
Hi Adventurers,This update ushers in the Tavern Volkfest Event. Join us and celebrate this wonderful autumn season with a nice tall mug of ale. During the event, festive ales found within barrels grant random powerups to assist you on your journeys. Also, be s…

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Oct 9, 2026
Early Access Season #11
Hello Adventurers,Welcome to Early Access Season 11!This season marks a major turning point for Dark and Darker. We are returning to the core vision that first inspired the game: a dangerous and unpredictable dungeon adventure where every decision matters, eve…
Oct 7, 2026
Tavern Table #5 is now LIVE!
Hello Adventurers! Join us on Twitch for another developer Q&A, where you’ll hear directly from the Dark and Darker developers, hosted by partnered streamer/content creator, UrbanGentt! Watch live on:IRONMACE__ - TwitchUrbanGentt - Twitch Tune in, listen to th…
Oct 3, 2026
EAS10 Warlord Tournament – Final Results & Champions
Hello! The EAS10 Warlord Tournament has come to a close! The highest ranking Warlords from Asia, EU, and NA took to the Arena today to battle for the top spot in their region. After a full day of matches, we now have our Champions! Thank you to everyone who co…
Oct 2, 2026
EAS10 Warlord Tournament Main Finals
Hello Adventures, The Dark and Darker EAS10 Warlord Tournament Main Finals begin on October 2! Four teams from each region will battle for the throne. Join us live to see who will be crowned this season’s Warlord champions! 📺 LivestreamWatch live on Twitch he…
Oct 1, 2026
Steam Autumn Sale | 30% Off Legendary Status, 50% Off EAS10 Seasonal Pack
Dark and Darker DLC is on sale for the Steam Autumn Sale.On SaleLegendary Status: 30% off ($30.00 → $21.00)EAS10 Seasonal Pack: 50% off ($8.99 → $4.49)Sale PeriodOctober 1, 17:00 UTC – October 8, 17:00 UTCExtended Legendary Status SaleThe Legendary Status disc…
Sep 18, 2026
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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 61% on 2026-11-01 → 60% today (89,522 reviews)

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DLC

2 items on Steam, newest first.

Dark and Darker - EAS11 Seasonal Pack
$8.9915% positive
Dark and Darker - Legendary Status
$30.0041% positive

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Dark and Darker player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Dark and Darker right now?: 4,247 people are playing Dark and Darker on Steam right now, making it the 253rd most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,421 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Dark and Darker's all-time peak player count?: Dark and Darker's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 57,198, reached in June 2024.
Is Dark and Darker good? What do Steam reviews say?: 60% of 89,522 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).
How much does Dark and Darker cost on Steam?: Dark and Darker is free to play on Steam.
Does Dark and Darker work on Steam Deck?: Dark and Darker is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

Developer: IRONMACE
Publisher: IRONMACE
Release date: Jun 7, 2024
Install size: 15 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access · All
Steam app ID: 2016590

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