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Dark and Darker player count chart
No, Dark and Darker is not dead. 2,373 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,756. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 9% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2024
Dark and Darker monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2,763 | -31.91% | 4,915 |
| October 2026 | 4,058 | -3.13% | 10,878 |
| September 2026 | 4,189 | -39.3% | 8,143 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -9.41% | 13,415 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +15.11% | 14,809 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -10.02% | 12,865 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +22.42% | 14,298 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +15.7% | 11,679 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -11.04% | 10,094 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +1.71% | 11,347 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +67.58% | 11,156 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -30.9% | 6,657 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -31.07% | 9,634 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -16.96% | 13,977 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +105.88% | 16,831 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +61.34% | 8,175 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -56.9% | 5,067 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -29.4% | 11,756 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -23.16% | 16,651 |
| April 2025 | n/a | +67.24% | 21,671 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -19.39% | 12,958 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -7.82% | 16,074 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -35.18% | 17,438 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +50.13% | 26,903 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -24.01% | 17,920 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -25.23% | 23,583 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +4.36% | 31,539 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -24.33% | 30,221 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -30.13% | 39,940 |
| June 2024 | n/a | n/a | 57,164 |
How many people are playing Dark and Darker?
2,373 people are playing Dark and Darker on Steam right now. That makes it the #277 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,756 players. Today's peak is 36% below its 30-day average daily peak of 5,883.
Is Dark and Darker growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Dark and Darker averaged a daily peak of 5,883 players, up 9% compared with the 30 days before (5,422). Its highest point this month (10,878) is 15% below the same period last year (12,834). In its first month after release (Jun 7, 2024) it peaked at 57,164 players. Today's player count is 4% of its all-time peak of 57,164, set on Jun 23, 2024.
Best time to play Dark and Darker
Based on the last 14 days, Dark and Darker is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 53% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Dark and Darker players by hour and weekday
When Dark and Darker has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
- Developer
- IRONMACE
- Released
- Jun 7, 2024
- Genre
- Action, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 11 languages
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Dark and Darker price
Dark and Darker is free to play on Steam.
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Dark and Darker reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Dark and Darker on Twitch
Twitch category "Dark and Darker", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Dark and Darker Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 13 Oct 2026, with a peak of 6,364 viewers and 4,289 on average.
Dark and Darker streamers right now
Top Dark and Darker streamers this week
BonjwaChill1,998- Repoze663
- vincennt524
- Y4mi248
- ReismitMais229
Average viewers while live.
Dark and Darker DLC
Dark and Darker has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Dark and Darker, EAS11 Seasonal Pack ↗ | $8.99 |
 | Dark and Darker, Legendary Status ↗ | $30.00 |
Latest Dark and Darker news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Early Access Hotfix #131
- Oct 28, 2026 Early Access Hotfix #130
- Oct 23, 2026 Early Access Hotfix #129
- Oct 16, 2026 Early Access Hotfix #128-1
- Oct 12, 2026 Early Access Hotfix #128
- Oct 9, 2026 Early Access Season #11
- Oct 7, 2026 Tavern Table #5 is now LIVE!
- Oct 3, 2026 EAS10 Warlord Tournament, Final Results & Champions
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Dark and Darker FAQ
Is Dark and Darker dead?
No, Dark and Darker is not dead. 2,373 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 3,756. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 9% on the month before).
How many people play Dark and Darker?
2,373 people are playing Dark and Darker on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 3,756 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Dark and Darker?
Dark and Darker reached its all-time Steam peak of 57,164 concurrent players on Jun 23, 2024.
Is Dark and Darker growing or declining?
Dark and Darker is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 5,883, up 9% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Dark and Darker most active?
Dark and Darker usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
Is Dark and Darker free?
Yes, Dark and Darker is free to play on Steam.
Is Dark and Darker good?
Steam players rate Dark and Darker Mixed: 61% of 88,940 reviews are positive.
When did Dark and Darker come out?
Dark and Darker was released on Steam on Jun 7, 2024.
Who made Dark and Darker?
Dark and Darker was developed by IRONMACE.
Is Dark and Darker still worth playing?
Dark and Darker has a big, active player base on Steam today (2,373 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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