Most Played Dark Fantasy Games on Steam
Take a look at the top dark fantasy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 30th 2025. Want to explore even more dark fantasy titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best dark fantasy games.
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1. ELDEN RING
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. ELDEN RING is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2022 has received 1,056,677 reviews of which 981,540 were positive and 75,137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dark fantasy game, thanks to its 27,961 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
981,540
75,137
27,961
players
2. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a game developed and published by . Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 235,091 reviews of which 209,822 were positive and 25,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 25,427 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dark fantasy games based on player count.
8.8
209,822
25,269
25,427
players
3. Mage Arena
A co-op PvP experience about using your voice to cast spells in the Mage Arena to settle an ages-old feud between sorcerers and warlocks. Mage Arena is a game developed and published by . Released on July 24th 2025 has received 2,374 reviews of which 2,276 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 11,625 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dark fantasy games based on player count.
9.2
2,276
98
11,625
players
4. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2023 has received 30,805 reviews of which 26,360 were positive and 4,445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 6,383 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
8.4
26,360
4,445
6,383
players
5. The King is Watching
The King is Watching is a roguelite kingdom builder. Rule by the power of your royal gaze! Decide between producing resources, training armies, or balancing both, while adapting to unique events every run The King is Watching is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2025 has received 2,573 reviews of which 2,103 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 6,182 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
7.9
2,103
470
6,182
players
6. DARK SOULS™ III
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness! DARK SOULS™ III is a game developed and published by . Released on April 11th 2016 has received 413,775 reviews of which 390,326 were positive and 23,449 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 3,919 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.3
390,326
23,449
3,919
players
7. Lies of P
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era. Lies of P is a game developed and published by . Released on September 18th 2023 has received 52,485 reviews of which 48,336 were positive and 4,149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 3,288 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.1
48,336
4,149
3,288
players
8. Hell Clock
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos. Hell Clock is a game developed and published by . Released on July 22nd 2025 has received 1,219 reviews of which 1,009 were positive and 210 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,855 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
7.9
1,009
210
2,855
players
9. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2018 has received 129,299 reviews of which 119,152 were positive and 10,147 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 2,580 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.1
119,152
10,147
2,580
players
10. Darkest Dungeon®
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost? Darkest Dungeon® is a game developed and published by . Released on January 19th 2016 has received 149,456 reviews of which 137,026 were positive and 12,430 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,988 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dark fantasy games.
9.1
137,026
12,430
1,988
players
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