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D&D Lords of Waterdeep

Turn-based board game about gaining influence through quests and intrigue

Playdek, Inc. · Released Sep 1, 2017

Strategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 1,559
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
45
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 months ago
Dec 20, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 260
1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is D&D Lords of Waterdeep?

In this turn-based digital board game, you play a masked lord seeking control of the fantasy city of Waterdeep. Over eight rounds, you assign agents to recruit adventurers or buy buildings, complete quests, and play Intrigue cards to gain points or interfere with rivals. You can play against computer opponents or other players, and the highest score wins.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy turn-based worker placement and resource management
  • +you want to play board games with distant friends
  • +you like finding different ways to score points

Not for you if...

  • −you want fast action instead of turn-based planning
  • −you dislike opponents blocking your plans with cards and agents
  • −you prefer open-ended play over fixed-round matches

What players say

94% of 1,559 reviews are positive

Players praise its close adaptation of the tabletop game, strategic choices, and online play with friends. Some report awkward or glitchy controls and find the computer opponents too weak.

Players over time

▼ -9% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 72 players on Oct 12, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

D&D Lords of Waterdeep screenshot 1

D&D Lords of Waterdeep system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 260, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 SP1+
Processor
Intel Pentium or AMD equivalent
Graphics
nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 256mb or ATI Radeon HD 5670 256mb or Intel HD Graphics 4600
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
While Network Connection is not required it is recommended

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does D&D Lords of Waterdeep have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does D&D Lords of Waterdeep 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Playdek account is required for online play
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
76
Steam features
Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages
Text only: English.

Does D&D Lords of Waterdeep 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

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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