Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — Is It Worth Playing?

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter.

Nov 2022+438 followers/wkShooterby Fatshark$9.99
Quick verdict Warhammer 40,000: Darktide holds 72% positive across 105,325 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

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. In the depths of the hive, the seeds of corruption threaten to turn into an overwhelming tide of darkness. A mysterious and sinister new force is seeking to take control of the entire city. It is up to you and your allies in the Inquisition to root out the enemy before the city succumbs to Chaos. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Built on the legacy of Vermintide 2’s best-in-class melee combat, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide introduces intense WH40K gunplay to the mix. Master the balance between ranged and melee combat as you fight through a slew of enemies. Feel the impact of each swipe, swing, and slice of a chainsword, or fry some flesh with a lasgun. Darktide is a co-op game. Wandering too far, risks punishment by foes looking to immobilize or capture stray Rejects, such as the slavering Chaos Hound or the Moebian Trapper. Once you fall prey to such foes, only your teammates can save you! More than that, your innate toughness – your determination to press on through the pain – only recharges when you are in the proximity of your strike team. Create your own, unique character and customize their physical appearance, voice, and origin. Choose your class to determine which unique traits and skill sets they will make use of in battle. Will you be a seasoned veteran of the Imperial army, a snarky outsider, or a fiery zealot? The choice is yours. Step into the violent, dystopian world of Warhammer 40,000. From boiling hot industrial factories to the decaying water maintenance zone afflicted by constant acid rainfall - Tertium Hive is a hard and unforgiving place even at the best of times. Your role is to serve the zealous Inquisition by embarking on missions to exterminate the threats lurking in the depths of the hive city, or die trying. Adapt to the erratic whims of Chaos with conditions- mutators that add a spontaneous challenge to your mission. Your team must learn to adjust, adopt new tactics and change up their loadouts to face these ruthless challenges.

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Key Stats

Followers
220,621
Followers / week
+438
24h peak players
29,249
Steam reviews
72% · 105,325
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Fatshark
Release
Nov 2022
Price
$9.99

Should You Play Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

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

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. In the depths of the hive, the seeds of corruption threaten to turn into an overwhelming tide of darkness. A mysterious and sinister new force is seeking to take control of the entire city. It is up to you and your allies in the Inquisition to root out the enemy before the city succumbs to Chaos. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise…

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) · Processor: Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 72 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) · Processor: Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 72 GB available space · Additional Notes: An SSD storage device is highly recommended

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Warhammer 40,000: Darktide release?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide released on Nov 2022 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a Shooter game. Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Warhammer 40,000: Darktide supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on Steam Deck or consoles?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Warhammer 40,000: Darktide cost?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is priced at $9.99 on Steam.
What are Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 72% of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's 105,325 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is developed by Fatshark.
What games is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide similar to?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on?
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is available on Windows.

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