Developer: QLOC
Player Statistics
Updated: October 10, 2026 10:38 AMAverage players
Players Online
At a glance
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED has 3,972 players in-game right now, 81% of its 24-hour peak of 4,929. Its all-time peak was 7,358 players on February 22, 2026. 101,226 Steam reviews rate it “Very Positive” (92% positive). Current price: $39.99.
What players say about DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Dark Souls: Remastered is a foundational title that rewards patience, careful exploration, and observation. While it shows its age compared to newer entries in the genre, its intricate level design and challenging, deliberate combat remain highly regarded.
What players like
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Masterful world design 48 of 120 reviews
Reviewers frequently praise the interconnected, non-linear world map. Finding shortcuts that loop back to earlier areas provides a unique sense of discovery that many find unmatched in the genre.
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Rewarding, deliberate combat 42 of 120 reviews
Combat is described as tight and fair, demanding patience and pattern recognition. Players find overcoming difficult boss fights to be an incredibly satisfying experience.
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Atmosphere and lore 35 of 120 reviews
The game's decaying world is highly praised for its tone. Many players appreciate that the story is told subtly through environments and items rather than direct exposition.
What players criticise
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Online security and hackers 15 of 120 reviews
A significant point of frustration for some is the presence of malicious hackers in multiplayer, who can alter save files or kill key NPCs, leading many to recommend playing offline.
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Dated mechanics and clunkiness 22 of 120 reviews
Players coming from newer titles often find the movement, camera, and specific mechanics like healing feel stiff, clunky, or unpolished by modern standards.
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Obscure progression and runbacks 18 of 120 reviews
The lack of clear direction and long distances between save points and boss arenas are frequent complaints, with some players finding them tedious rather than challenging.
Best for: Players who value exploration, intricate level design, and a slow-paced, challenging experience that does not use hand-holding.
Not for you if: Players accustomed to modern action RPGs who prioritize fast-paced combat and modern quality-of-life features.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED — questions players ask
- Is this a good starting point for new players?
- Yes, it is often recommended as a gateway, but reviewers emphasize that it requires significant patience and a willingness to learn, as the game does not provide traditional tutorials.
- Are the controls better on a controller or keyboard?
- Most reviewers strongly recommend using a controller, noting that keyboard and mouse controls feel clunky and unintuitive.
- How is the performance on PC?
- It is generally reported to run well at a stable 60fps, though a minority of users report occasional crashes or issues with the game launching.
Summarised automatically from 120 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
Description
Dark Souls Remastered includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Key features:
• Deep and Dark Universe
• Each End is a New Beginning
• Gameplay Richness and Possibilities
• Sense of Learning, Mastering and Accomplishment
• The Way of the Multiplayer (up to 6 players with dedicated servers)
Supported languages: english, french, italian, german, spanish - spain, japanese, korean, polish, portuguese - brazil, russian, simplified chinese, traditional chinese
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System Requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
- Additional Notes: Low Settings, 60 FPS @ 1080p
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB / Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
- Additional Notes: High Settings, 60 FPS @ 1080p
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Linux
User Reviews
i come from the remake of Demons Souls, i’ve also played other souls before, but this one has something.. it might not be the best but it’s the classic souls like, and i’m enjoying the hell out of it.. and i’m in ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Blightown..
9/10 game, the game is solid and fun but the runbacks are killing me
Praise the sun!
Easily ranks in the top three Dark Souls game despite the long runbacks, no teleporting till halfway through the game, and the dreaded Bed of Chaos. Definitely pick it up <$20 if you're a fan of Souls games
Changed my life
Praise the sun!
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Additional Information
| Developer | QLOC |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | Unknown |
| Metacritic | 84 |
| User reviews | 92% positive (101226) |
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