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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: 12k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(74%)
melee combat
atmosphere
sound design
replayability
team play
class diversity
talent trees
mission variety
storytelling
updates pace
poor optimization
server issues
expensive cosmetics
paid classes
content updates
The general sentiment towards the game is mixed, with players enjoying the melee combat and atmosphere but being frustrated by technical issues and the monetization practices. Many players appreciate the replayability and sound design, though there is critique regarding the content updates and new class releases. Despite the game's issues, many agree on the exciting and immersive Warhammer 40K universe it portrays, indicating that the core gameplay is strong, but supporting elements like optimization and content consistency need improvement.

Positive Points

  • The game's core mechanics, specifically its melee combat, are highly praised for being engaging and satisfying.
  • The game has been noted for its atmospheric and immersive Warhammer 40K universe, which many players appreciate.
  • The soundtrack and sound design receive consistent accolades, often described as enhancing the overall atmosphere.
  • Many players highlight the fun of playing with friends and the game's replayability due to varying difficulties and missions.

    • Negative Points

  • Technical issues such as poor optimization, crashes, and server connectivity problems are frequently reported.
  • There is significant criticism towards the game's monetization practices, specifically the high cost of cosmetic items and the addition of paid classes.
  • Players express dissatisfaction with the game's content updates, feeling they are too few and far between compared to Vermintide 2.

    • Mixed Points

  • The class diversity and talent trees offer depth, but opinions are divided whether they compensate for other shortcomings.
  • There are mixed feelings about the game's storytelling and mission variety, with some appreciating the setting while others find it repetitive.

    • Common Themes

  • The comparison to Vermintide 2, with many players feeling Darktide does not measure up in terms of content and character depth.
  • General enjoyment of the game's core gameplay mechanics despite its flaws, indicating that the fundamental experience is strong.
  • A common frustration about launch issues and a slow rollout of promised features, such as a solo mode.
    • Updated 12/6/2025, 12:01:39 AM UTC
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