Darkest Hunters

A match-three puzzle RPG about hunting monsters and collecting loot

ECC GAMES S.A. · Published by Ultimate Games S.A., PlayWay S.A. · Released Sep 27, 2017

Reviews: Mixed; 55% of 92
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 years ago; Oct 18, 2017
Minimum PC: 512 MB memory; 1 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Darkest Hunters?

This 2D dark-fantasy puzzle RPG follows a hunter seeking to defeat the Lord of Darkness. You match tiles, fight monsters, gather equipment, and learn spells while completing quests across forests, deserts, and lava-filled dungeons. You can play alone or fight other players in PvP.

For you if...

+you enjoy adjusting equipment and spells for different stage objectives

Not for you if...

−you want a story-driven RPG with mechanically distinct heroes

What players say

55% of 92 reviews are positive

Players praise the combination of gem matching and RPG progression. Common complaints include repetitive objectives, grinding for upgrades, and awkward mouse controls. Players also describe uneven difficulty, criticizing both easy encounters and demanding bosses.

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Darkest Hunters system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB memory, 1 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Graphics: 512 MB video memory, shader model 3.0
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Darkest Hunters have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Darkest Hunters 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
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Polish.

Does Darkest Hunters 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