Dishonored — Is It Worth Playing?

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge.

Oct 8, 2012Shooterby Arkane Studios$1.99
Quick verdict Dishonored holds 98% positive across 65,676 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

About Dishonored

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make. Story: Dishonored is set in Dunwall, an industrial whaling city where strange steampunk- inspired technology and otherworldly forces coexist in the shadows. You are the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress. Framed for her murder, you become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is besieged by plague and ruled by a corrupt government armed with industrial technologies, dark forces conspire to bestow upon you abilities beyond those of any common man – but at what cost? The truth behind your betrayal is as murky as the waters surrounding the city, and the life you once had is gone forever. Key features: Improvise and Innovate Approach each assassination with your own style of play. Use shadow and sound to your advantage to make your way silently through levels unseen by foes, or attack enemies head-on as they respond to your aggression. The flexible combat system allows you to creatively combine your abilities, supernatural powers and gadgets as you make your way through the levels and dispatch your targets. Improvise and innovate to define your play style. Action with Meaning The world of Dishonored reacts to how you play. Move like a ghost and resist corruption, or show no mercy and leave a path of destruction in your wake. Decide your approach for each mission, and the outcomes will change as a result. Supernatural Abilities Teleport for stealth approaches, possess any living creature, or stop time itself to orchestrate unearthly executions! Combining your suite of supernatural abilities and weapons opens up even more ways to overcome obstacles and eliminate targets. The game’s upgrade system allows for the mastery of deadly new abilities and devious gadgets. A City Unlike Any Other Enter an original world envisioned by Half-Life 2 art director Viktor Antonov. Arkane and Bethesda bring you a steampunk city where industry and the supernatural collide, creating an atmosphere thick with intrigue. The world is yours to discover.

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Key Stats

Steam reviews
98% · 65,676
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Arkane Studios
Release
Oct 8, 2012
Price
$1.99

Should You Play Dishonored?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make. Story: Dishonored is set in Dunwall, an industrial whaling city where strange steampunk- inspired technology an…

Dishonored is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 · Processor: 3.0 GHz dual core or better · Memory: 3 GB system RAM · Hard Disk Space: 9 GB · Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) · Sound: Windows compatible sound card

Recommended

OS *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS) · Processor: 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors) · Memory: 4 GB system RAM · Hard Disk Space: 9 GB · Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) · Sound: Windows compatible sound card

Dishonored — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Dishonored release?
Dishonored released on Oct 8, 2012 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Dishonored?
Dishonored is a Shooter game. Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge.
Is Dishonored multiplayer or co-op?
No — Dishonored is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Dishonored on Steam Deck or consoles?
Dishonored runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Dishonored cost?
Dishonored is priced at $1.99 on Steam.
What are Dishonored's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Dishonored worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Dishonored holds 98% positive across 65,676 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Dishonored?
Dishonored is developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
What games is Dishonored similar to?
Dishonored sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is Dishonored on?
Dishonored is available on Windows.

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