# Darkest Dungeon:Tablet Edition

> Gothic roguelike RPG about psychological stress and dungeon crawling with flawed heroes. (iPhone/iPad app by Red Hook Studios Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-dungeontablet-edition/id1199831446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Red Hook Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102975273)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 655 App Store ratings · 286 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1.4 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-dungeontablet-edition/id1199831446/reviews.md

## What is Darkest Dungeon?

"Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring.

***AWARDS AND HONORS***
***Rock Paper Shotgun - 50 Best RPGs of All Time***
***IGN - Best of 2016: 2 Nominations***
***IGF 2016 - 3 Nominations***

Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through twisted forests, forgotten warrens, ruined crypts, and beyond. You'll battle not only unimaginable foes, but stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Uncover strange mysteries, and pit the heroes against an array of fearsome monsters with an innovative strategic turn-based combat system.

* The Affliction System – battle not only monsters, but stress! Contend with paranoia, masochism, fear, irrationality, and a host of gameplay-meaningful quirks!
* Striking hand-drawn gothic crowquill art style
* Innovative turn-based combat pits you against a host of diabolical monsters
* Narration system to celebrate your successes...and failures
* 15 (and counting!) playable hero classes, including Plague Doctor, Hellion, and even the Leper!
* Camp to heal wounds or deliver inspiring speeches.
* Rest your weary, shell-shocked characters in town at the Tavern or the Abbey to keep their stress in check.
* Classic CRPG and roguelike features, including character permadeath, procedural dungeons, and incredible replay
* 3 game modes and over 80 hours of gameplay*

Can you stem the tide of eldritch horrors erupting across your family’s ancestral estate?

Descend at your peril!

Please note that the game currently supports the following languages only: English, German, French, Russian, Polish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese

## Key features

- Psychological stress system
- Gothic art style
- Turn-based combat
- Hero classes
- Permadeath
- Procedural dungeons

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Crimson Court | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Shieldbreaker | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Color of Madness | $4.99 | one-time |
| Musketeer | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of Darkest Dungeon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Same as PC
- 🎨 Beautiful, unique art style
- 🎢 Challenging, rewarding gameplay
- 🎵 Excellent narration and sound design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes, bugs, and technical issues
- 📱 UI not optimized for tablets
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements
- 🕹️ Clunky, unintuitive controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on launch
- Saves not working or getting corrupted
- Trinkets/items disappearing
- Districts/buildings not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Controller support
- Improved UI scaling and layout
- Optimization for newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 286)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkest-dungeontablet-edition/id1199831446/reviews.md

### 5/5 — DLC

*2026-08-29, version 1.6*

Great game, just needs latest dlc

### 5/5 — New dlc！

*2026-08-27, version 1.6*

need new dlc for iOS

### 1/5 — where is my dlc

*2026-08-18, version 1.6*

need new dlc for iOS version

### 1/5 — App completely broken

*2026-07-24, version 1.6*

For years wanted to try on my ipad, but reviews were always concerning. Finally bought it. Huge mistake. The app goes completely dark (no pun intended) after I select the difficulty level for the campaign, black screen, nothing happens!

### 1/5 — Bugged on new iPad

*2026-07-20, version 1.6*

Black screen after choosing difficulty setting with a new game. The music plays but nothing loads. Reinstalling did not change this. Choosing to connect or not connect after reinstalling did not change this. Unacceptable for a premium game.

### 5/5 — Best game on iPad period

*2026-07-08, version 1.6*

1000+ hours in total. Absolutely brilliant. Top port, excellent game has all features that is provided on console and pc. 
Best game played on iPad bar none. Hopefully dd2 will come on iPad at some point 👍👍👍

### 1/5 — Broken mechanics on old port.

*2026-07-04, version 1.6*

What can I say? The resolution is sad, the letterbox is terrible, and you can't rename characters. It actually breaks the game when you try.

### 1/5 — Not loading

*2026-05-14, version 1.6*

The game will load to the main menu. After selecting a game difficulty (radiant, etc) the game will not load past a black screen. Currently trouble shooting hopefully it will be resolved quickly.

### 5/5 — Brutal!

*2026-04-05, version 1.6*

This game is dark, unforgiving and brutal! Just what I was promised!

### 5/5 — RPG Killer

*2026-04-02, version 1.6*

The art is great, the battles are challenging, and you cannot play this game without enjoying real risk and learning the system.  I love the dark and dreary look of it, so much better than the mass of games out there.

## Frequently asked questions about Darkest Dungeon

### What kind of game is Darkest Dungeon: Tablet Edition?

Darkest Dungeon: Tablet Edition is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG. It focuses on the psychological stresses of adventuring, where players recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through dangerous dungeons filled with monsters and environmental hazards.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include the Affliction System, which simulates psychological stress like paranoia and fear, a striking hand-drawn gothic art style, innovative turn-based combat against diabolical monsters, and a narration system. It also boasts playable hero classes, camping mechanics for healing and speeches, and classic roguelike elements like permadeath and procedural dungeons.

### How much does Darkest Dungeon: Tablet Edition cost?

Darkest Dungeon: Tablet Edition is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

### What platforms is this game compatible with?

This specific edition is designed for tablets. The description does not specify exact tablet operating system versions but does list supported languages: English, German, French, Russian, Polish, Czech, Spanish, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

### What is the main objective in Darkest Dungeon?

The main objective is to stem the tide of eldritch horrors erupting across your family’s ancestral estate. This involves descending into dungeons, battling fearsome monsters, managing your heroes' physical and mental well-being, and uncovering strange mysteries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2022-05-02

- Fixed issues with district bonuses

### 1.4 — 2020-11-03

Updated to fix crash issues caused by iOS 14.

### 1.3 — 2019-05-09

- Added subtitles in all cinematics.
- Some icons have been updated.
- Fixed issue where Miller's trinket interaction buff was being resisted.
- Fixed issue where user couldn’t view crimson court cinematics when importing a save data from PC that has those cinematics unlocked.
- Reduced letter-boxing for the 11-inch iPad Pro 2018.
- General bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2018-10-22

Our brand new DLC The Color of Madness is now available, along with the Musketeer and many updates to the base game!
DLC Features
* New region: The Farmstead!
* Endless Quest: Survive as long as you can while getting lost in time and space, confronted by unending waves of enemies new and old, pushing ever closer to the crash site of the Comet.
* Twisted new trinkets, available for purchase from the Jeweler. Put your gold away—he trades only in Comet Shards!
* All-New Enemy Faction: The Miller and his loyal workmen have become eerie husks of their former selves.
* 3 new bosses - The Miller, The Thing From the Stars, and the Comet itself!
* New Curios help keep your party in fighting shape as you face the enless hordes!
* Expand your Hamlet with 4 new District buildings and reap their benefits.
* New Quirks, with unique and powerful effects!
* Our biggest soundtrack addition yet from Stuart Chatwood

* New hero class: The Musketeer (mechanically identical to Arbalest)
* Musketeer class-specific trinkets.

### 1.1.2 — 2018-03-21

-Fixed an issue where the app stops working for some users after reaching the title screen.

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