Darkest Dungeon

Difficulty Summary

Darkest Dungeon is considered a challenging game that consistently tests players without reaching extreme difficulty.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:

• Failed runs reset progress and require starting over
• Randomisation increases the need to adapt each run
• Inconsistent execution is punished more heavily than in linear games
• Players are punished for poor decisions more than poor reflexes

Who Will Find It Difficult

Darkest Dungeon will push beginners and may still frustrate experienced players in certain sections. Players comfortable with similarly demanding games will have the best time here. Players who rated games like Dark Souls, Celeste, and Environmental Station Alpha at a similar challenge level may find Darkest Dungeon broadly comparable in difficulty.