Can I play DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED on Steam Deck?

Yes, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that DARK SOULS\u2122: REMASTERED is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure. All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration This game shows Steam Deck controller icons In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard

How long does it take to play DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 55 hours. 85% of users played DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED for over 40 hours.

Is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED critically acclaimed?

Yes, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED has broad critical consensus. 88% of critics on Metacritic recommend DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED. The Metascore is 84 out of 100.

What do users think of DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

83% of Fanatical users recommend DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED. The average review score is 4.8/5

Is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED a good game?

Yes, 83% of Fanatical users and 88% of critics on Metacritic recommend DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED.

When was DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED released?

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED was released on May 23, 2018

Who is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED published by?

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

Who developed DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED was developed by From Software

What genre is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?

Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as Souls-like, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, and Exploration

What themes does DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED have?

Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as Dark Fantasy, Difficult, Lore-Rich, and Dark

Does DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED have Character Customization?

Yes. Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as having Character Customization

Does DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED have Multiplayer?

Yes. Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as having Multiplayer

Does DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED have Co-op?

Yes. Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as having Co-op

Is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED Souls-like?

Yes, Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as Souls-like

Is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED Action RPG?

Yes, Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as Action RPG

Is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED Hack and Slash?

Yes, Fanatical users tagged DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED as Hack and Slash

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED | PC Steam Game

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About DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

About this game

Developed by FromSoftware and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

Jump into the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining title that brought forth one of the most famous FromSoftware franchises with DARK SOULS: REMASTERED! Go back to Lordran, climb to the peak of Anor Londo, and claim the Lord Souls to fulfil the prophecy... or bring about its end.

Do You Have What It Takes?

Delve deep into the world of DARK SOULS and tackle the first game in the franchise! Fight numerous bosses in your quest to claim the Lord Souls from Witch of Izlith, Gravelord Nito, and the shards of Gwyn's Lord Soul from the four kings and the dragon Seath the Scaleless to claim your throne and rekindle the fire to fulfil the prophecy!

Or End It All

Or follow the advice of Darkstalker Kaathe and bring about the Age of Darkness to experience a different ending to the story! Link the fire or bring the darkness and start a new age in this realm.

Prepare To Die

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED brings signature FromSoftware combat and started the franchise notorious for its difficulty. Fight against numerous bosses, encounter challenging enemies and areas, and claim your place at the top. From the Firelink Shrine to the Kiln of the First Flame, try and try again to git gud.

REMASTERED

Experience the first entry in the franchise with brand-new visual upgrades, with native 4k resolution on Steam PC, both new online functionality aspects and old improved ones, and even the new Arena mode! Not just a visual upgrade but several QoL improvements and additions as well, including controller remapping!

Artorias of the Abyss DLC

Fight some of the most challenging bosses in DARK SOULS with the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, included in DARK SOULS: REMASTERED! Fight four new bosses and eight new enemies with over 10 new items, including armour, weapons, and spells sprawled across six different areas! Will you persevere?

Critic Reviews

Based on 8 Critics

GameStar

84 / 100
"A good PC remaster for those who do not like mods. Dark Souls remains awesome, but don't expect a leap like comparable to the CoD remaster."

Hardcore Gamer

80 / 100
"Dark Souls Remastered is a good reminder how far we’ve come in the last seven years. This is almost all nostalgia, with the potential to grab newer players and show them where...

USgamer

90 / 100
"While bare-bones on the surface, Dark Souls Remastered is one of the best games of the last 20 years running better than it ever has. New players will find all of the mood,...

Reviews provided by MetaCritic

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED Statistics

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25.72% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 48 ratings

4.8

User Ratings Breakdown

5 Stars

83%

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83%

4 Stars

15%

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15%

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1 - 8 of 16 Reviews

It's a good game

Fanatical User

Verified purchase

This game burrowed itself deep into my brain starting in November of 2011 when I saw my best friend ignoring the insane release hype of Skyrim. Everyone was playing Skyrim! And there he is on Xbox live just going in on some Dark Souls day after day. Around 2013 I decided to see what the f*** was up with this game for myself. My first go, I spent a month trying to beat the Asylum Demon because I stupidly didn't realize you had to progress through the side path. A whole solid month of trying to beat the first boss with a broken sword. Once I beat him, I said this isn't for me. About 2 years later I gave it another shot and this time found the better weapon to finally make my way to the Firelink Shrine in considerably less time. However, between the Stone Knights in Darkroot Garden and poison damage in Lower Undead Burg, I once again said f*** this. I thought I would revisit Dark Souls sooner, but I eventually left home and the Xbox behind. December 1st, 2021, with Elden Ring on the horizon, I needed to make a decision if soulsborne games are for me. 25 days and 47 hours of playtime later, yes, yes they are for me. Praise the sun.

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Flawed masterpiece is spot on.

Sparkbomber

Verified purchase

Definitely an improvement over the original PC port, even in it's Prepared to Die form. The original Dark Souls game has much to offer, but be mindful that it's very clunky and large arc weapons tend to get stuck in its small spaces and places. Phenomenal music and bosses though, but you need to engage your brain to learn from everything that kills you.

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Much good.

Zorberator

Verified purchase

Good. Haven't completed it yet, but I got it quickly and everything's working so far. Just completed DS3 so was going to go play this.

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Not Recommended

tiamats4esgares

Verified purchase

1 review is too much. This game has CONSTANT stuttering every few seconds. I've tried every option and nothing changes it. Looking it up on Google, there's hundreds of people with the same issue. Don't waste your money on this crap!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you ready for a challenge? 15% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 83% of GameFAQs users said DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is Tough or Unforgiving.

According to PEGI, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is suitable for players aged 16 and above.

Yes, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that DARK SOULS\u2122: REMASTERED is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.

All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard

Steam account required for game activation and installation

PC System Requirements
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
Processor: AMD FX-8150 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or Intel Core I5-2500K
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Minimum 2GB VRAM (AMD Radeon HD7870, etc) or Nvidia GeForce GTX760
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device

RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel Core I7-4790K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 290x or Nvidia GeForce GTX970
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device

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