Roguelite · Tactics
Darkest Dungeon
A punishing gothic turn-based RPG about guiding flawed heroes through dungeons while managing stress, illness, and permanent loss.
Overview
Darkest Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon is a grim, single-player dungeon crawler built around tactical party combat and a stress system: heroes can develop afflictions as well as take physical damage. Expeditions combine procedural dungeons, town management, and permadeath, making preparation and recovery as important as combat.
The Nintendo Switch edition launched on January 18, 2018. Its U.S. regular price is $24.99; sales can change the purchase price. The included cover image is Nintendo’s official storefront artwork.
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Is it right for you?
Best for: Players looking for tactics runs that fit a 30–60 min window.
Skip if: You need a low-pressure game or dislike replaying familiar challenges.
What carries between runs
Between runs, persistent unlocks steadily widen your options.
On Switch
Handheld text and controls are comfortable; check this field again before buying for the latest patch notes.
Research checked 2026-07-10 · Official site · Nintendo listing · Cover source