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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: 9.1k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(74%)
core gameplay
Warhammer 40K atmosphere
graphics
sound design
class variety
monetization
class DLC
progression system
skill trees
poor optimization
performance issues
paid DLC
microtransactions
content updates
The general sentiment of the reviews is mixed. While many players find the core gameplay engaging and appreciate the authentic Warhammer 40K atmosphere, there is significant criticism of performance issues and disagreement over monetization practices, particularly concerning the new class DLC. The game's optimization is frequently mentioned as a negative point, leading to frustration and impacting enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game manages to provide an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre, with its immersive settings and sound design being standout features.

Positive Points

  • Many players enjoy the core gameplay, highlighting its fun and satisfying combat mechanics.
  • The game captures the Warhammer 40K atmosphere well, with great graphics and immersive settings.
  • Players praise the sound design, including the voice acting and soundtrack.
  • The variety in classes and weapons is appreciated, allowing for different playstyles.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from poor optimization and frequent crashes, impacting the gameplay experience for many players.
  • There is frustration over the lack of free content updates, with the new class being a paid DLC despite earlier promises of more classes being free.
  • Players are critical of the game's microtransactions and the expensive cosmetic items.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some enjoy the depth of the skill trees and class diversity, others find the progression system grindy and the class differences not significant enough.
  • The DLC for new classes has sparked mixed reactions, with some appreciating the addition but many criticizing the price.

    • Common Themes

  • Players frequently mention the game's strong core gameplay loop, comparing it to successful predecessors like Left 4 Dead and Vermintide.
  • There is a recurring theme of disappointment with the game's stability and optimization, with many citing it as a barrier to enjoyment.
  • Monetization practices, particularly the decision to charge for new classes in a game they already paid for, are a common point of contention.
  • Despite its flaws, the setting and atmosphere are consistently praised for their authenticity to the Warhammer 40K universe.
    • Updated 6/24/2025, 12:01:28 AM UTC
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