Action · April 25, 2019

Dark Devotion (2019)

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Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God. Measure your devotion and your bravery by journeying into deepest darkness for answers to questions that will challenge your very existence. Dark Devotion features a richly detailed, immersive narrative that unfolds a sombre tale of your Templar religion’s irresistible calling. Every encounter challenges your fortitude, piety, and conviction as you move deeper into your cursed pilgrimage. Spanning four unique worlds, each with their own incredibly detailed environments, you’ll wield dozens of weapons in your quest to discover the Temple’s secret: all the while assailed by dark enemies and devious bosses whose core mission is to destroy your soul and damn you forever. Throughout Dark Devotion you’ll discover an array of weapons, armors, and relics with which to enhance your character. Each item has its own attributes and statistics, and is customizable with mystical runes. It is essential that you maximize your strengths and adapt your inventory to the enemy you’re facing. Choose wisely... Dark Devotion is a story of perseverance, dedication, and secrets. Every chest you open, every item you encounter holds another piece of the story: be it a letter, weapon, or clue, all will help you on your quest. Whether you find these secrets amongst the shadows or in the dead hand of another character ...well, that all depends. In the Temple, Faith is your only recourse against the heathen droves. Defeat them to collect Faith and unlock secret paths, special chests, and more. But remember to use your Faith sparingly. Nothing lasts forever. The Temple yearns to see you dead. Your survival depends on using the right item at the right time to heal your wounds or dispel a curse. Some of these items can be looted, others are scattered throughout the Temple in secret places. Employ them wisely… your life depends on it. The eye of your God is ever-watchful. Complete an act of bravery or skill, and your God might bless you. But the Temple is also rife with despair and sickness, ready to destroy those who lack courage and temperance. Learn quickly its ways, or suffer. Salvation is fleeting, so choose your route wisely. Every world in Dark Devotion offers several different paths. Each one is original, but all are interconnected, and the only commonality they share is that there is no turning back. Completing your quest requires shrewd interpretation of the secrets shrouded within the Temple. It’s easy to get lost, though this might bring you favor...depending on the secret you uncover. Perhaps the Temple will reveal a hidden altar where one’s story can be saved if one honors the Temple appropriately...or perhaps not. ● Dynamic and heavy combat ● Dozens of weapons, armor, and items for various fighting styles ● Intricate system of blessings, curses, and illnesses ● White-knuckle boss battles ● Rich, complex storyline ● Dark levels and brooding environments

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Souls-like · 129
  • Pixel Graphics · 116
  • Female Protagonist · 98
  • Action · 87
  • Action Roguelike · 87
  • 2D · 85
  • RPG · 84
  • Metroidvania · 83
  • Indie · 79
  • Adventure · 76
  • Roguevania · 71
  • Dark Fantasy · 66
  • Violent · 63
  • Rogue-lite · 61
  • Gore · 54

Peer Action titles

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Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.3k Steam reviewsTop 91% in Action
Positive rating75% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 80%
Metacritic72/100Genre average 77 — top 77% of Action titles
Engagement hours5 h averageTop 74% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (10)

  • English volume_up
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Russian volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Russian

Reception Metrics

Steam community

75%Mostly Positive · 2.3k reviews

1.8k positive · 586 negative

Metacritic

72/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

6.0/10

Curator recommendations

1.8k

Press Quotes

“A great soulslike” Techraptor “Challenging but satisfying” Windows Central “A joy to play” Screen Rant

Release & Availability

Release dateApr 25, 2019
DeveloperHibernian Workshop
PublisherThe Arcade Crew, Maple Whispering Limited
Base price$3.99 -80%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected]

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

5h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

3h

Typical completion time

Achievements

45

Steam unlocks available

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Content Notes

The game contains various depictions of violence and gore scenes.

Editions & Packages

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