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Disciples II: Gallean's Return

Turn-based fantasy strategy with rival factions and upgradeable units

Strategy First · Released Jul 6, 2006

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 1,588
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
27
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
–
not published

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

What is Disciples II: Gallean's Return?

This compilation combines Disciples II: Dark Prophecy with the Guardians of the Light and Servants of the Dark expansions. In the dark fantasy world of Nevendaar, you lead the Empire, Mountain Clans, Undead Hordes, or Legions of the Damned through campaigns and skirmishes, develop units, and fight turn-based battles amid a disputed throne and the return of an Elven god.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy campaigns told from opposing factions
  • +you like planning battles and developing units over time
  • +you want skirmish maps alongside story campaigns

Not for you if...

  • −you want fast-paced combat rather than deliberate turns
  • −you prefer cheerful fantasy over a grim setting

What players say

82% of 1,588 reviews are positive

Players praise the gothic artwork, music, and distinct faction playstyles. Some report freezing, startup failures, or display problems on modern computers.

Players over time

▲ +17% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 32 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Disciples II: Gallean's Return system requirements

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

Configuration: Windows XP, Pentium II 233 Mhz, 32 Mb RAM, 1200 MB hard disk space, DirectX 7.1, 16-bit sound card, Video Card with 8 MB RAM Recommended Configuration: Windows XP, Pentium II 300 Mhz, 64 MB RAM, 1400 MB hard disk space, DirectX 7.1, 16-bit sound card, Video Card with 16 MB RAM

Does Disciples II: Gallean's Return have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Disciples II: Gallean's Return run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Disciples II: Gallean's Return 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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