Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG where players lead a team of flawed heroes through harrowing expeditions beneath a cursed estate. With a unique focus on the psychological toll of adventuring, the game blends brutal combat, resource management, and mental strain into an atmospheric descent into madness. Every decision matters as you balance survival, sanity, and strategy.

Key Features

• Psychological Stress System
  Heroes are affected by fear, trauma, and stress, leading to mental afflictions or rare moments of courage. Their mental state is as important as their health.

• Tactical Turn-Based Combat
  Engage in strategic battles with a party of four heroes, where positioning, skill use, and timing are crucial to survival.

• Procedurally Generated Dungeons
  No two expeditions are the same. Randomized dungeon layouts, enemy encounters, and loot ensure high replayability.

• Permadeath and Consequences
  Heroes can die permanently, and poor decisions have lasting effects. Managing risk and reward is key to long-term success.

• 16 Distinct Hero Classes
  Each class features unique abilities, strengths, and synergies—from the sword-wielding Crusader to the plague-throwing Plague Doctor.

• Base Management and Upgrades
  Restore and expand your hamlet to unlock new upgrades, stress recovery methods, and training facilities for your adventurers.

• Dark, Hand-Drawn Art Style
  A signature gothic aesthetic brings the bleak world to life, filled with grotesque monsters and decaying ruins.

• Narrative and Lore-Rich Atmosphere
  Discover the grim story of your ancestral estate through atmospheric narration and flavor text that deepens the sense of dread and legacy.