Darklands
Developed by MPS Labs, MicroProse · Published by Ziggurat
At a glance
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
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.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
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)
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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