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Darkest Dungeon® II

Darkest Dungeon® II

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within...

75%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperRed Hook Studios
PublisherRed Hook Studios
Release DateMay 8, 2023
-69%
$39.99$12.39
Peak Players23.7K
Metacritic81
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Indie
RPG
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Darkest Dungeon II reimagines the series as a 3D roguelite, trading the original's base management for a stylized road-trip structure. While it features exceptional art, music, and character-driven storytelling, its departure from the first game's mechanics and the implementation of the relationship system remain polarizing for long-time fans.

Pros

  • Stunning 3D visual overhaul and atmospheric art direction that maintains the series' identity.90%
  • Exceptional music and sound design that significantly enhance the dark atmosphere.80%
  • Deep and engaging turn-based combat system with refined tactical mechanics.80%
  • Compelling character backstories and narrative progression for the hero roster.70%
  • Fresh roguelite structure that offers a different pace and variety compared to the predecessor.60%

Cons

  • Significant departure from the original game's structure alienates fans of the first title.90%
  • Frustrating and sometimes opaque relationship mechanics between heroes.70%
  • Criticism regarding boss design and specific combat balance issues.60%
  • Perceived lack of strategic depth or variety once optimal playstyles are discovered.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The 'Kingdom Mode' update is highlighted as a positive step toward improving the game's variety.
  • The game has received extensive updates over several years, evolving significantly since its initial release.
Confidence: 98%
Based on the 151 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.3K
Peak · last 90 days
1.9K
All-time peak
23.7K

Price

Current price
$39.99$12.39-69%
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Jan 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
65%
All-time positive
75%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews27.2K
Positive: 20.3K (75%)Negative: 6.9K (25%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

86h

Avg Playtime at Review

81%

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