Rank 01Why this
Also Real-Time with Pause and Historical, like Darklands.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Games like Darklands
- 15 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Darklands also play
The closest matches to Darklands: Crusader Kings II, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, 1428: Shadows over Silesia, and Gothic 1. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Historical and Medieval, like Darklands.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2011
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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Gothic 1
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darklands.
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Pillars of Eternity
Why this: Shares reputation system with Darklands.
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Duel Corp.
Why this: Also Old School and Medieval, like Darklands.
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Sid Meier's Pirates!
Why this: Same retro mood as Darklands.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: MPS Labs, MicroProse
- Price: $6.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 90% of 183 reviews
- Genres: Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Alchemy and potion crafting feels authentic
- Deep character creation and legacy building
- Historically accurate medieval germany setting
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
More games like Darklands, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Darklands
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why this: Same immersive mood as Darklands.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus Edition
Why this: Same dark mood as Darklands.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darklands.
More from MPS Labs
Other recommendable Steam games by MPS Labs, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Dragonsphere
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darklands.
Return of the Phantom
Why this: Same retro mood as Darklands.
Lightspeed
Why this: Also 1990's and Old School, like Darklands.
About Darklands
The closest matches to Darklands: Crusader Kings II, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, 1428: Shadows over Silesia, and Gothic 1. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Darklands is your kind of game, the closest matches are Crusader Kings II, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword and Kingdom Come: Deliverance — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its alchemy system and equipment oddities. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Darklands: Deep in the twilight of the Black Forest, you and your companions crouch before the robber-knight's tower. Hans, the alchemist, places his mysterious potion by the door. Ebhard the friar implores Saint Dunstan to bless your weapons and armor. And you and Gretchen grip naked long swords, praying your plate mail won't squeak.
Is Darklands worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 90% of 183 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Alchemy and potion crafting feels authentic
- Deep character creation and legacy building
- Historically accurate medieval germany setting
- Praying to saints for divine intervention
People who play it also play: Crusader Kings II, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword, Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Frequently asked about Darklands
Can I run it?
Does Darklands run on Steam Deck?
Darklands is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Darklands cost?
Darklands is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Darklands?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Darklands are Crusader Kings II, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword, Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
Who developed Darklands?
Darklands was developed by MPS Labs, MicroProse and published by Ziggurat.