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Lords of the Fallen

Lords of the Fallen

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

68%
Mixed
DeveloperCI Games
PublisherCI Games
Release DateOct 13, 2023
$29.99
Peak Players32.2K
Metacritic75
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

Lords of the Fallen is a polarizing soulslike that has seen significant improvements through post-launch updates, offering visceral combat and a unique 'Friends Pass' for co-op. While it appeals to fans of more traditional titles like Dark Souls 2, it is heavily criticized for its controversial kernel-level anti-cheat and persistent technical issues in multiplayer.

Pros

  • The 'Friends Pass' feature allows friends to play co-op for free, which is highly praised as a consumer-friendly move.95%
  • Significant post-launch updates have transformed the game into a top-tier soulslike for many players.85%
  • Combat feels punchy and visceral with a variety of memorable boss encounters.80%
  • The game provides a satisfying experience for fans of older soulslike titles like Dark Souls 2 and Demon's Souls.70%

Cons

  • The implementation of kernel-level anti-cheat is a major point of contention regarding privacy and system access.90%
  • Co-op functionality is reported as frequently broken or poorly implemented despite multiple patches.85%
  • Level design and enemy placement are often described as frustrating, poorly balanced, or clunky.80%
  • NPC quests are confusing and progression-gated in ways that can feel arbitrary.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is specifically noted as a 'must-play' for fans of Dark Souls 2 but may alienate others.
  • Reviewers highlight that the game was very buggy at launch but has improved significantly by version 2.5.
Confidence: 89%
Based on the 184 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.9K
Peak · last 90 days
3.7K
All-time peak
32.2K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$9.89since Dec 13, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
71%
All-time positive
68%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews55.6K
Positive: 37.7K (68%)Negative: 17.9K (32%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

11%

Dev Response Rate

33h

Avg Playtime at Review

78%

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