DarkStone Restoration

Dungeon-crawling action RPG with a controllable companion and couch co-op

Paul Cuisset · Released Jun 23, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 77
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 11 in 30 days
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 1, 2026
Minimum PC: DirectX 11 GPU; 4 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is DarkStone Restoration?

This Early Access restoration of a 3D action RPG from 1999 is set in the kingdom of Uma. Choose a warrior, mage, thief, or priest, then fight monsters, gather loot, and learn spells through randomly generated dungeons and quests as you seek crystals to stop the dragon Draak.

For you if...

+you want tougher difficulty settings and an optional permadeath mode

Not for you if...

−you expect a full remake rather than a restoration

What players say

96% of 77 reviews are positive · 100% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the updated interface, inventory conveniences, and ability to play on modern PCs without extra setup. Some still report bugs and minor issues.

Screenshots and trailer

DarkStone Restoration system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Dual-core 2 GHz, 64-bit
Graphics: Compatible DirectX 11 Feature Level 11.0, 1 Go VRAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does DarkStone Restoration have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does DarkStone Restoration 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
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, German. Text only: Italian, Spanish - Spain, Swedish.

Does DarkStone Restoration use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

This game uses generative AI only during development to upscale certain videos. No AI-generated content is produced in real time during gameplay.

The statement mentions: Art

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