Darkest Dungeon®

Darkest Dungeon®

AppID: 262060
Red Hook Studios
Red Hook Studios
Jan 19, 2016

Current Price

$24.99

Estimated Owners

5.3M

Total Reviews

151.6K

Net Revenue

$47,794,761

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$132,635,425
Regional Pricing (15%)-$19,895,314
Discounts (25%)-$28,185,028
Est. Refunds (5%)-$4,227,754
Steam Fee (30%)-$24,098,199
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$8,434,370
Net Revenue (Est.)$47,794,761

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Darkest Dungeon® generated?

Since its release, Darkest Dungeon® is estimated to have generated approximately $132,635,425 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $47,794,761.

How many copies has Darkest Dungeon® sold?

We estimate Darkest Dungeon® has sold approximately 5.3M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $132,635,425 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Darkest Dungeon® use?

Darkest Dungeon® was developed using the Unity 5 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Darkest Dungeon®?

The estimated development cost for Darkest Dungeon® was around $300,000 to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Darkest Dungeon®?

The development team size for Darkest Dungeon® varied throughout development:

  • Core team of 5-7 developers - Initial Development (2013-2016)
  • 10-15 developers including contractors - Post-Launch Support (2016-2018)
  • 20-25 developers - Darkest Dungeon II Development (2021-Present)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
92% Positive 8% Negative

Positive

139.0K

Negative

12.6K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 5

Genres

IndieRPGStrategy

Production Cost

Darkest Dungeon (2016)

$300,000

Team Size

Initial Development (2013-2016)

Core team of 5-7 developers

Post-Launch Support (2016-2018)

10-15 developers including contractors

Darkest Dungeon II Development (2021-Present)

20-25 developers

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025