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Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
Games like DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
- Other titles in the same genre
- Popular indie releases
- Games with similar mechanics
Good for
- Players interested in the game that established Soulslike design conventions
- Those who want a shorter, more linear Soulslike than Elden Ring
- Online players who enjoy co-op summoning or PvP invasion systems
- Players who prefer a connected hub-world structure over open world
Avoid if
- You find repeated death and slow respawn to last checkpoint fundamentally unpleasant
- You want accessibility options — Dark Souls has none
- You expect modern QoL features (quest tracking, map markers) — the game is intentionally opaque
- Framerate and visual fidelity of 2011-era environments is a dealbreaker at $39.99
FAQ
Is DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED worth playing in 2026?
If players interested in the game that established soulslike design conventions, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.
How long does DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED take to beat?
Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).