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Darklands

Updated v2.0.0.6
Version updated to v2.0.0.6

Updated January 30, 2026 7:43 am (5 months ago)

Darklands is a realistic fantasy RPG set in 15th-century Germany, where you lead a band of adventurers through a land of mythical beasts, robber-knights, and religious intrigue. Combat unfolds in real time with the ability to pause and issue orders, while alchemy and skill-based progression replace traditional character classes. Travel across a detailed map, visit over ninety cities, and shape your own quest for fame and fortune.

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About this game

Darklands overview

Prepare yourself to enter Darklands – the first realistic fantasy role-playing game. Leading a band of four adventurers across the sinister landscape of 15th Century Germany, you’ll face the Middle Ages as people believed it to be: land filled with mythical beasts, religious power-mongers, and bloodthirsty robber-knights!

Watch savage battles unfold before your eyes! Travel hundreds of miles by land and sea from Frisian Coast to Bohemia, from the alps to Prussia, visiting over ninety cities along the way.

Your quest for fame and fortune can take you through raucous city streets and dark mine shafts, or from a robber knight’s tower to the terrifying Witches’ Sabbath! Get ready for the astonishing wonders of a realistic fantasy adventure in the mysterious Darklands!

  • One of “The Greatest Games Of All Time” according to Gamespot®.
  • Improve each character’s attributes and skills as the game progresses. No artificial character classes or levels!
  • Active pause system lets you to freeze the action and give new orders to characters any time you wish.
System Requirements

Will this game run on your PC?

Minimum

  • System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
  • Storage: 2GB HDD
Instructions

Download, Install, and Play

  1. Click the download button to get the link. You’ll be redirected to our link generator.
  2. Once you’re there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
  3. Download Darklands [latest]. Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
  4. Install the game:
    • Run or double-click setup_********.exe.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
  6. Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.

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