Dungeon Keeper 2
Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Close
Dungeon Keeper Gold™ on Steam
Quick menu
Build your dungeon & protect it with a labyrinth of dark corridors, a web of deadly traps, an arsenal of powerful spells, and an army of bloodthirsty demons
Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is a rpg, strategy and god game game
developed by Bullfrog Productions
and published by Electronic Arts.
Released on March 07th 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 467 reviews of which 439 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified Dungeon Keeper Gold™ into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Dungeon Keeper Gold™ through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP or Vista
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9recommended)
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Steam Price & Best Deals
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
👍 Recommended — one of the greatest games ever made. Just don't play this version of it. Dungeon Keeper is a masterpiece. You're the villain for once: you carve out a dungeon, lure in monsters, build torture chambers and treasure rooms, and turn the "heroes" who come to raid you into corpses (or converts). It's part strategy, part dungeon-management sim, part dark comedy — and the narrator alone is worth the price of admission. Slapping your imps to make them dig faster never gets old. Twenty-five years later nothing else plays quite like it. BUT — be honest about what you're buying here. This Steam release is just the original 1997 MS-DOS build wrapped in DOSBox. It runs, but it's the raw DOS game: low resolution, no widescreen, dated menus, no modern conveniences, and on Linux / Steam Deck you're running Proton on top of DOSBox, which is exactly as clunky as it sounds. It's preservation, not a remaster. The good news: the community already fixed all of that — for free. Look up KeeperFX (keeperfx.net) — an open-source reimplementation of the engine that runs the original game data with modern everything: high resolutions and widescreen, hundreds of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, extra campaigns, a map editor, and a whole workshop of community maps and mods. You still need to own the game — KeeperFX just uses your files and plays them properly. And if you're on Linux or a Steam Deck: I maintain a native Linux build of KeeperFX — no Wine, no Proton, no DOSBox. One file, download and run, plays natively: 👉 github.com/ForkedInTime/keeperfx-linux-alpha Auto-detects your Steam/GOG copy, and there's an in-launcher browser to install community maps with one click. (Unofficial, community-built — engine credit goes to the KeeperFX team; I just do the Linux port.) Verdict: Buy the game — it's cheap, a classic, and you should own it. Then play it through KeeperFX instead of the DOSBox version. On Linux, grab the native build above. That's the way this legend is meant to be played in 2026. 🔨👑
Holy Moly. Before you get ahead of yourself and dive in as a result of the glowing (and likely nostalgia-soaked) reviews, HEED YE HERE, KEEPER: This game is Old. *Real* old. I'm talking that quirky, Japanese-inspired PS1 era old. The kind that scrolls *way* too fast when you move the mouse to the edge of the screen, the map-scrolling speed is jarringly slow, the top-down FoV is WAY too tight, the options menus are *obtuse*, and some things just don't make sense. Indeed, while you posess a creature, looking with the mouse is INVERTED. Like a *Flight Simulator*. That's how early into 3D graphics we are here, people. Music is deliciously synth-industrial-grunge. The world very clearly took a page out of Diablo 1's success the year prior and went full tilt into that dark tone. And when I say dark, I mean it makes Dungeon Keeper 2 look like a straight satire or comedy. This game revels in the gore and gunk from the very first intro video. And did I say dark? I meant DARK. As you scroll across the dungeon, you really do need to hover your mouse over to see... well, almost anything. My goodness the speed of this game is... a bit much. It's like the arcade days still lingered in the developers minds as they made it for the PC market. Indeed, a high score table exists after you finish a mission, but there is stark online connectivity here. Where does it get uploaded to? Why is it there? Remnants of an archaic gaming past, to be sure. Monsters move, dig, attack - hell, they do EVERYTHING fast. Really fast. Combined with your insane scroll speed and everything begins to feel a bit woozy... And what's with all these creatures? Why is there a beetle? The fly isn't the only insect, apparently. Oh, and a skeleton without buidling a prison? Okay... And... uh... what's a Demon Spawn? DK1 throws Dungeons & Dragons goodies at you like a cocain-fueled autisic fantasy nerd that just got out of university. It revels in it. It dives head-first, and doesn't submerge until you're covered in its smelly, gunky goo as well. Mission design is simpler than the sequel here, and equates to heroes just spawning in and charging for your treasure or dungeon heart. Even so, there is a delicious amount of charm here. DK1 crunches and stomps around in full confidence and timbre. Keeper beware - you may struggle with just how jagged some of these edges, but you may find yourself staring at your freshly cut hand and bleeding fingers, smiling... and squeezing harder. IT'S GOOD. BUT IT'S.... WERID.
I thought I was the only one who knew about this game and about died when it came across my suggested feed. Amazing blast from the past. Anyone who is new and are considering it, for 4.99, its a steal. Very cool MSDOS game. I recommend shrinking the aspect ratio because this version was ment for an older monitor it seems. 10/10 Dungeon Sim
I have played this game for 25 years. I still remember going over to my friend's house to play against him for hours. Must have played thousands of hours, I never counted. It's one of those games I either keep installed, or re-install on every machine I own. It's perfectly balanced, great fun, complex as in deep while user friendly, with fantastic replayability, great humour, incredible voice acting, with a coherent identity. I've been waiting for decades for a graphical step-up, so naturally I was looking forward to DK2 when it came out. I was so disappointed. A lot of what made DK1 an absolute masterpiece went out the window in favour of 3D. Much later, I tried War for the overwold - I can appreciate the love and effort that went into it, but I got the same effect. Instead of improving something that was close to perfect, they tried a different way, and I found that it didn't work out for me. All that to say, DK1 with the KeeperFX upgrade (because how on Earth was I able to play it for that long without?) will be forever engraved in my memory as an unreplaceable masterpiece. Thank you everyone for creating it, maintaining it, distributing it. I'm sure you went on to do other great things, but regardless, your legacy is already made. Long live KeeperKlan.
A very unique Real Time Strategy game when compared to others of its time, allowing the player direct control of his units. Even to the point of possessing units and seeing the world through their eyes. This was very innovative stuff for the 90s. Where Dungeon Keeper really shines was its sense of humor, in which everything good and pure in the world seemed appalling to you and your minions.
Similar games
View all
7,62 Hard Life
7,62 Hard Life is a fan made enhanced version of the original tactical sim 7,62 High Calibre. We hope you'll enjoy this version, that is available to all owners of the original game on Steam at no extra cost.
Ajax’s Trial
Legendary Hoplite: Ajax's Trial is the prologue version of Legendary Hoplite, a game that combines Tower Defense and Action RPG genres. In this game, you'll need to build fortifications, upgrade your army, and create your own unique strategy to fight off hordes of monsters across 7 levels.
Ascension to the Throne
Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.
7,62 High Calibre
7.62 High Calibre is a tactical action game, sequel to Brigade E5. A professional mercenary is in pursuit of a certain Russian "businessman", who stole a large amount of money from his "colleagues". Now he is hiding in a small country of Latin America to avoid an inevitable punishment.
King Arthur - The Role-playing Wargame
Welcome to the lost age of chivalry, where magic and myth is alive, and you are destined to be one of the living legends: Arthur, the son of Uther Pendragon, the Once and Future King of the prophecies. Fulfill your destiny and claim your rightful place on the throne of Britannia.
Might and Magic: Heroes VII Trial by Fire
Five years after the epic events of Might & Magic Heroes VII, lead the new Fortress faction to define the destiny of the Dwarves and shed light on some of the darkest chapters of their history.
SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition
SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!
KnightShift
Do you like Real Time Strategy? or are Role Playing Games your preference…Why not try both genres in one? … or even both separately? …In one game: KnightShift!In a mystical world beyond fantasy and imagination, where corruption and disaster go hand in hand, not all is as it seems.
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is the third entry in the award winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ received 439 positive votes out of a total of 467 achieving a rating of 8.71.
😎
Dungeon Keeper Gold™ was developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts.
Yes, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is not playable on MacOS.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ does not support VR.
Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is a single-player game.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Dungeon Keeper Gold™ is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Dungeon Keeper Gold™.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 20 September 2026 12:03 UTC |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 16 October 2026 02:34 UTC |
| Steam price | 27 October 2026 19:39 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 19 October 2026 16:06 UTC |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Dungeon Keeper Gold™, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Dungeon Keeper Gold™
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Dungeon Keeper Gold™ concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Dungeon Keeper Gold™ compatibility
Game modes
Features
Online players
20
Developer
Bullfrog Productions
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
07 Mar 2024
Platforms