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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Action
Adventure
RPG
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Captions available
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support
Family Sharing

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Developers: Fatshark
Publishers: Fatshark
Release Date: Nov 30, 2022
Price (USD): $39.99
Current Players: 4.7k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(74%)
combat mechanics
immersive atmosphere
Warhammer 40K
unique classes
satisfying melee
Arbites class
content updates
game balance
lack of solo mode
player experience
technical issues
disconnects
slow content updates
poor optimization
complex mechanics
Overall, the general sentiment towards Darktide is positive regarding its core combat mechanics and immersive Warhammer 40K environment. However, technical issues such as crashes and disconnects continue to be major pain points. The balance and variety of content have seen improvements, but criticisms about content updates and the lack of a single-player mode persist. Long-time players praise the game's combat, while new players find it challenging due to complex mechanics and a lack of clear tutorials.

Positive Points

  • The game excels in creating an immersive Warhammer 40K atmosphere with detailed environments, sound design, and visuals.
  • Players praise the combat experience, particularly the satisfying melee mechanics and the impact of weapons.
  • The various classes offer unique playstyles and the reworked talent trees provide a lot of room for customization and strategy.
  • The game is often compared to Left 4 Dead but with added depth and customization through leveling, weapon perks, and build variety.

    • Negative Points

  • Many users experience frequent technical issues such as crashes, disconnects, and poor optimization, impacting overall enjoyment.
  • Players express dissatisfaction with the slow release of new content, updates, and a perceived focus on monetizing cosmetics over free gameplay content.
  • There are criticisms regarding the complexity and lack of clarity in weapon stats and game mechanics, which can deter new players.
  • The game lacks a single-player mode, which was initially promised but has yet to be delivered, frustrating players who prefer solo play.

    • Mixed Points

  • The new Arbites class has received mixed reviews; while powerful and fun for some, others feel it's too overpowered and disrupts game balance.
  • While the game has improved since launch with updates and reworks, players have mixed feelings about whether the improvements are sufficient to recommend it.

    • Common Themes

  • Darktide's comparison to Left 4 Dead and Vermintide is frequent, highlighting its engaging cooperative gameplay combined with Warhammer lore.
  • The game's artistic design and soundtrack are frequently praised, indicating a strong thematic execution of the Warhammer 40K universe.
  • The game's technical performance and server stability are common concerns among players.
  • There is a recurrent theme of issues with the in-game economy and microtransactions, particularly relating to cosmetics and pricing.
    • Updated 9/24/2025, 12:01:53 AM UTC
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