Dark Bestiary

Turn-based tactical RPG with classless progression and customizable skill combinations

Qd · Released Jul 12, 2020

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 533
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jan 31, 2022
Minimum PC: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dark Bestiary?

This single-player, 2D RPG takes place in a dark fantasy setting. You fight monsters through a mission-based campaign, combine abilities into sets for passive bonuses, and craft weapons, armor, and potions. Treasure maps lead to rewards and traps, and gems let you modify equipment.

For you if...

+you prefer planning turns over testing your reflexes
+you enjoy hunting for loot after the campaign ends

Not for you if...

−you want a story-driven RPG rather than combat-focused missions
−you expect challenging enemies from the opening missions

What players say

89% of 533 reviews are positive

Players praise the freedom to mix skills and equipment into different builds, along with the combat. Complaints center on repetitive grinding and tedious fights, particularly during the campaign.

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Dark Bestiary system requirements

Minimum: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 2.0 Ghz
Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does Dark Bestiary have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Dark Bestiary run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Dark Bestiary use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam