DarkBlood is a game of fearless dungeoneering, perseverance… and a bit of luck.

From the start, the game throws you in the deep end - Trekking along a long, dark, harrowing hallway. Very little of the game’s systems are explained, and there’s something rewarding about discovering one’s own understanding of how to play.

At times, things can feel unfair, they can even feel downright grim and unforgiving - but players who approach DarkBlood with a sound strategy will always see results in the long run (even if you can’t help getting one-shot by giant spiders now and again).

Many of the settings and creatures, as well as the theme of “rewarding those who persist into the dark, unafraid of death,” allude closely to another well-known ‘dark’ game.

DarkBlood’s medieval fantasy tropes and ambiguous storytelling harken back to a classic gaming vibe that’s difficult to faithfully recreate, and many types of players will appreciate.

Expect to find yourself dying time and time again, and learning to embrace your deaths as you continually progress your way through the dark.