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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: 8.5k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(75%)
combat mechanics
Warhammer 40k atmosphere
customization
soundtrack
cooperative play
difficulty and balance
repetitive missions
optimization
monetization
connection errors
technical issues
The game's atmosphere and combat mechanics are highly praised, offering a satisfying experience for Warhammer 40k fans. However, the technical issues, poor optimization, and monetization practices leave a negative impact on overall enjoyment. The cooperative play is highlighted as a great aspect, though it can vary greatly with randoms. Despite its potential, repetitive missions and lackluster performance make it a mixed recommendation.

Positive Points

  • The game has a lot of enjoyable and satisfying combat mechanics, particularly with its melee and shooting elements.
  • Players praise the Warhammer 40k atmosphere, with immersive settings, visuals, and lore.
  • Character customization and progression systems receive high praise for offering depth and replayability.
  • The soundtrack and sound design are noted to be of high quality, adding to the immersion and enjoyment of gameplay.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's performance and optimization are frequently criticized, especially for its stuttering, crashes, and high system requirements even on powerful hardware.
  • Technical issues like connection errors, crashes, and bugs are common, affecting gameplay experience negatively.
  • Monetization practices, including expensive microtransactions for cosmetics and paid classes, are a point of contention among players.
  • The game lacks variety in mission design and story progression, leading to repetitiveness for many players.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the cooperative gameplay offers great moments with friends, the experience can be inconsistent when playing with random players.
  • The difficulty and balance can be seen as both a challenge and a hindrance, depending on player expectations and skill.

    • Common Themes

  • Many players compare it favorably and unfavorably to Vermintide 2, often stating the former's superiority in various respects.
  • The Warhammer 40k theme is a major draw for fans, adding significant value for those already invested in the lore.
  • While the game's core mechanics are well received, the overall execution and support from developers are seen lacking, particularly concerning ongoing technical issues.
    • Updated 1/25/2026, 12:01:55 AM UTC
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