Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 2k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise22% are divided11% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The thing that keeps me playing is the story, or the story you build during your playthrough, with a great soundtrack, historical and ahistorical events you can find hours of replayability.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
17 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The graphics are utilitarian but effective, with detailed maps and unit representations that serve their purpose well.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
17 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Manages to perfectly balance difficulty and fun, which HOI3 and HOI4 have had significant problems with.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The (land) combat in this game is amazing. launching massive operations months in the making, should you attack that province?
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Multiplayer capabilities further enhance the appeal of Darkest Hour, allowing players to engage in large-scale conflicts against friends or other online opponents.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
3 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sound design complements the gameplay, with period-appropriate music and sound effects that evoke the tense atmosphere of wartime.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay25 reviews
Graphics17 reviews
Difficulty17 reviews
Combat6 reviews
Multiplayer6 reviews
Audio3 reviews
Divided opinion
Story100% still recommend
Crashes33% still recommend
Players complain
Interface67% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Multi-player
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
6 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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