Warhammer: Dark Omen (Classic)

Warhammer: Dark Omen (Classic)

4.0
Very Positive
$9.99
Steam Store

Developer: Mindscape

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Player Statistics

Updated: November 8, 2026 7:24 PM
Playing now
10
last 24 hours
Peak 24h 10
Peak 7d 11
Peak 30d 11
Record since SteamStat tracking began 11 November 7, 2026 7:03 PM

Average players

6
24 hours
6
7 days
6
30 days

Players Online

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Warhammer: Dark Omen (Classic) player count by month

Warhammer: Dark Omen (Classic) has 10 players in-game right now, and the 24-hour peak is 10. The peak so far in November 2026 is 11 players, 6 on average.

Month Average players Change Peak players
November 2026 (so far) 6 — 11

From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.

At a glance

Warhammer: Dark Omen (Classic) has 10 players in-game right now, 100% of its 24-hour peak of 10. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 11 players, set on November 7, 2026. 143 Steam reviews rate it “Very Positive” (90% positive). Released on April 13, 2026 by Mindscape. Current price: $9.99.

Description

Re-release

Originally released in 1998, Warhammer: Dark Omen has quietly earned its place as a beloved classic in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. Its atmospheric storytelling, early use of 3D battlefields, and memorable characters left a gentle but lasting impression on many players. Decades later, it has become a cherished cult classic that players still speak of with admiration and fond nostalgia. This is the first time the game is available on Steam, with adjustments to support modern systems (see "WHAT’S INSIDE THIS RELEASE" in the section below).

Please note: The game isn't compatible with Steam Deck.


About the Game

In a war-torn world, mighty armies clash to decide the fate of imperiled realms. Brave warriors march forward accompanied by fearless heroes, terrifying monsters and devastating machines of war. Swarms of arrows darken the sky, swords clash against shields, and bloody banners are held aloft in victory, amongst the carnage of the battlefield.

MEDIEVAL WAR GAMING COMES OUT OF THE DARK AGE

Enter the world of Warhammer and experience iconic real-time strategic combat. Dark Omen casts you in the role of Commander Morgan Bernhardt, leader of the Grudgebringer mercenary army. Command regiments of cavalry, infantry and archers as well as wizards, war machines and monsters in an epic struggle to wipe the hordes of darkness from the face of the Old World.

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS RELEASE

This edition modernizes Warhammer: Dark Omen with 4K and widescreen support, smoother visuals, and significantly improved stability. Startup issues, crashes, and compatibility problems have been fixed, and overall performance and reliability on modern Windows systems are much better than before.

FEATURES

  • Full 3D terrain which effects troop movement – zoom and rotate as the battle happens

  • True 3D line of sight system. Use terrain to hide – but be careful, so does the enemy

  • Dynamic campaign plot that develops based on the player's decisions. Stay and fight or take the gold and run: you choose

  • Constantly varied and evolving army to be maintained and deployed at the player's discretion. Buy units of cavalry, archers, infantry, trolls, cannons, and magicians

  • Magicians weave their magic against the undead hordes. fireballs, ice showers and many more spells wreak havoc on the enemy

WARHAMMER CLASSICS

Warhammer Classics is a collection of the greatest titles from the annals of Warhammer video game history, spanning the last 30 years, brought back to life as a series to celebrate their iconic legacy. These games have been revived in their original state. Because of their classic nature, some of the content may not accurately reflect current depictions, lore, or presentation within the current Warhammer universes and settings.

Supported languages: english, french, german, portuguese - brazil

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System Requirements

Windows

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 Compatible Graphics Card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Multiplayer available via LAN only

User Reviews

Recommended October 30, 2026 3:22 AM
1 0

yes

Playtime: 389 hrs. Purchased on Steam
Recommended October 28, 2026 4:06 PM
0 0

I only just discovered that this was available here on STEAM! Of course I purchased immediately!
Graphics are old looking, a nice candidate for a modern remake, this one deserves it big time!
Still plays okay though, pretty tough, you'll save and restore often.
The graphics option is confusing to setup, it's an old game... Plays good, no issues the short time played.
Purchased on sale $7.50
My rating 8/10

Playtime: 31 hrs. Purchased on Steam
Not Recommended October 26, 2026 4:51 PM
0 0

the control makes in unplayable.

missing the WASD like so much :-/

Playtime: 54 hrs. Purchased on Steam
Recommended October 18, 2026 6:57 PM
3 0

When I was around 16 years old in 1998..my mum used to advertise her coffee shop at the local video shop, who also rented games.
As a PS1 owner, I rented this game and fell in love with it......As it was required to return the game after 2 days, I worked out that If I returned the game in the morning, but rented it again in the afternoon ( when the staff had swapped over) that I could cycle this behaviour, keeping hold of the game for quite along time...eventually completing it..."We are Victorious"

What a cracking little game...back when playability was king and graphics werent an issue...When I saw it here I didnt even hesitate to buy it.....
Id love to see a remake, not loosing its charm.

Playtime: 1140 hrs. Purchased on Steam
Not Recommended October 8, 2026 12:50 AM
0 2

Masochistic piece of trash, this old game is not worth it

Playtime: 553 hrs. Purchased on Steam
Read all 143 reviews on Steam →

Additional Information

Developer Mindscape
Platforms Windows
Age rating None
Release date April 13, 2026
User reviews 90% positive (143)

User Reviews

90%
129 positive and 14 negative reviews
Updated: November 7, 2026 1:52 AM

Genres