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Darklands

Developed by MPS Labs, MicroProse · Published by Ziggurat

AdventureRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 17, 2014 Price$1.74 Steam reviews213

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews213
Languages2

Overview

An adventure, rpg game by MPS Labs, MicroProse, published by Ziggurat — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked long swords, praying your plate mail won't squeak.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 229
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:RPGAdventureMedievalClassicOpen WorldHistoricalRetroSingleplayerSandboxOld SchoolPixel Graphics1990's

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Darklands.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Supported languages (2)

EnglishGerman

Darklands FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Darklands?

Steam classifies Darklands as a Adventure, RPG game, developed by MPS Labs, MicroProse. Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked long swords, praying your plate mail won't squeak.

How much does Darklands cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Darklands at $1.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Darklands single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Darklands: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Darklands on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Darklands for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Darklands out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 17, 2014.

What platforms is Darklands on?

Darklands is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Darklands single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Darklands cost?

Steam lists it at $1.74.

Who made Darklands?

Darklands is developed by MPS Labs, MicroProse and published by Ziggurat.

Where to get Darklands

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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