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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Dark Hunting Ground

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Released September 6, 2025
sample: 367 reviews posted after launch (61 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 800 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The grind‑and‑loot loop is so compelling that 189 reviewers have logged more than 25 hours each. Steam rates the title Very Positive, with 91 % of post‑release reviews favorable. Still, the UI and performance draw notable criticism.

In-game

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« So much fun. It's easy to learn and hard to put down. That makes for a great combination. Most importantly, it doesn't restrict you with the combinations you can make and allows you to create exactly the builds you want as you progress. »
👍 anonymous review · 207 h played
« Its a nice game if you like ARPGs and idle games, since its easy to turn the game to a loot finding auto-battler while also testing out new builds. »
👍 anonymous review · 69 h played
« Fun, but the controller settings are rough. Realllllly rough. Taking menus off of the D-Pad, placing a menu in select that lets me access character aspects and giving me back my d-pad controls would be stellar. right now its clunky »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« a fun looter rpg, wish there was a bit more to its ending however the abyss eye system was great for providing synergies and build direction ^^ wish there was more like it but thats cuz im big and greedy and love upgrades »
👍 anonymous review · 65 h played
« It's basically crack for loot goblins. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Very good game and I hope the future updates will make this fantastic game even more amazing. And could you maybe do a higher resolution »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« It's well made with a nice meta-loop, but at the end of the day the runs are too similar for my taste and I lost interest rather quickly. Still, I can imagine others loving it, and I salute the developers for an original game. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« If Paint.exe was used to make games.... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Chaos Avatar fight is annoying and you're forced to repeat it. Orange skull difficulty fight takes forever and i'm not interested in grinding for chaos pieces. The start was strong! »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Bought to play on my Mac in class but my PC save from the Demo + continuing on PC with the full version does not sync in the cloud like it says »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Really nice game, nice depth of builds. »
👍 anonymous review · 76 h played

In players' words

« So much fun. It's easy to learn and hard to put down. That makes for a great combination. Most importantly, it doesn't restrict you with the combinations you can make and allows you to create exactly the builds you want as you progress. »
👍 anonymous review · 207 h played
« It's well made with a nice meta-loop, but at the end of the day the runs are too similar for my taste and I lost interest rather quickly. Still, I can imagine others loving it, and I salute the developers for an original game. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Its a nice game if you like ARPGs and idle games, since its easy to turn the game to a loot finding auto-battler while also testing out new builds. »
👍 anonymous review · 69 h played
« If Paint.exe was used to make games.... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Fun, but the controller settings are rough. Realllllly rough. Taking menus off of the D-Pad, placing a menu in select that lets me access character aspects and giving me back my d-pad controls would be stellar. right now its clunky »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Chaos Avatar fight is annoying and you're forced to repeat it. Orange skull difficulty fight takes forever and i'm not interested in grinding for chaos pieces. The start was strong! »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« a fun looter rpg, wish there was a bit more to its ending however the abyss eye system was great for providing synergies and build direction ^^ wish there was more like it but thats cuz im big and greedy and love upgrades »
👍 anonymous review · 65 h played
« Bought to play on my Mac in class but my PC save from the Demo + continuing on PC with the full version does not sync in the cloud like it says »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It's basically crack for loot goblins. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Really nice game, nice depth of builds. »
👍 anonymous review · 76 h played
« Very good game and I hope the future updates will make this fantastic game even more amazing. And could you maybe do a higher resolution »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=56
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=48
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=10
Graphics / art
62 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay5642311
Content / longevity4836210
Interface / UX10217
Graphics / art8512
Audio / music4202
Story / writing3201
Value for money2200
Stability / bugs2002
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
63 % (n=19)
2-10h
89 % (n=74)
10-25h
92 % (n=85)
>25h
95 % (n=189)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 92% positive92SepOct 2025 : 94% positive94OctNov 2025 : 94% positive94NovJan 2026 : 87% positive87JanJun 2026 : 88% positive88Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€6.49€12.99€9.74€6.49Nov 08, 2024today

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 08, 2024 · All-time low: €6.49 (Jun 12, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Overall Steam sentiment is very high: 91 % positive post‑release reviews out of 367 sampled.
  • Long play sessions are common and well‑received: 189 reviews in the >25 h bucket, 95 % positive.
  • Content depth earns praise: 36 positive mentions out of 48 total for game content.
  • Core gameplay is largely enjoyed: 42 positive mentions out of 56 total.
  • Graphics receive mostly favorable feedback: 5 positive mentions out of 8.

Weaknesses

  • User interface is a pain point: 7 negative mentions out of 10 total UI comments.
  • Performance issues are noted despite low volume: the sole performance mention is negative.
  • Bugs affect experience: 2 negative mentions out of 2 bug‑related comments.
  • Audio quality is split: 2 positive and 2 negative mentions.

Who is it for?

Fans of deep, grind‑heavy ARPGs who enjoy extended playtimes will find plenty to love. Players who value polished UI and flawless performance may need to temper expectations.

Is Dark Hunting Ground worth it?

Yes, for the vast majority of players. 93% of 800 Steam reviews are positive (player score: 91/100). Fans of deep, grind‑heavy ARPGs who enjoy extended playtimes will find plenty to love.

Verdict

Dark Hunting Ground delivers a richly layered ARPG experience that resonates with its core audience, as reflected by its high Steam approval and strong content praise. However, UI friction and occasional performance hiccups prevent it from being a flawless offering. Those who can overlook these issues will likely be rewarded with dozens of hours of engaging gameplay.

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Dark Hunting Ground: 91/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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