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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Action
Adventure
Indie
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: 7.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(73%)
Warhammer 40k atmosphere
immersive combat
team dynamics
recent updates
beautiful graphics
repetitive missions
progression system
technical issues
community opinions
game mechanics
performance issues
monetization practices
no solo play
slow updates
lack of content
Overall, reviews for the game are mixed with positive feedback on the gameplay, aesthetic, and environment design enriched by the Warhammer 40k universe, but colored by criticisms of technical performance issues and the monetization approach. The cooperative gameplay and combat mechanics are highly praised, offering an engaging and immersive experience, yet frustrations with the frequent crashes, disconnects, and content updates lead some players to feel disappointment compared to the potential seen in its early promises.

Positive Points

  • The game captures the Warhammer 40k atmosphere exceptionally well with beautiful graphics, immersive sound design, and a fitting soundtrack, notably praised for its intense combat and gunplay.
  • The cooperative gameplay and team dynamics are frequently cited as high points, fostering camaraderie and providing a satisfied challenge to players, especially in higher difficulty settings.
  • Recent updates have improved various gameplay aspects, such as class balance and skill trees, making each class more distinct and providing more variety in character builds.
  • The game’s aesthetic and art direction are deeply appreciated, presenting a compelling, grimdark universe that resonates well with the Warhammer 40k fanbase.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from frequent performance issues, including crashes, stutters, and connectivity problems, notably affecting AMD users.
  • Monetization practices are criticized, particularly the introduction of paid DLCs for new classes and overpriced cosmetics, which many feel should be included in the base game.
  • Many players experience frustrations with the current lack of solo or duo play with bots, limiting gameplay to needing full online multiplayer participation.
  • Updates and new content releases are slow, with some players expressing that the game still feels incomplete or lacking in comparison to its potential.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the core gameplay loop is praised for its entertainment value, some players feel it becomes repetitive over time with only limited variations in missions and enemy types.
  • The progression and reward systems draw both criticism and praise – some players appreciate the deep weapon and class customization, while others find the grind excessive and the systems lacking clarity.

    • Common Themes

  • Strong community appreciation for the Warhammer 40k universe representation in audio, visual, and thematic elements.
  • Dissatisfaction with technical performance issues, particularly regarding optimization and crashes.
  • A split opinion on the game's progression system, with appreciation for variability but concerns over grind and monetization.
  • General consensus on fun gameplay mechanics, especially the cooperative nature and class diversity, despite criticisms of repetitive missions.
    • Updated 6/5/2025, 12:01:27 AM UTC
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