The Dark West is an Action RPG that challenges both your skill and sanity. Face a cursed western frontier, where faith and damnation war beneath an eternal dusk. Your choices will carve a path through a world where greed unearthed something fouler than death.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The Dark West is an action RPG featuring tons of loot and powerful character builds, and community feedback is essential before a full release. Loot balance, optimizing enemy difficulty, and refining the in-game economy are key aspects of our development process. Launching without an early access phase would risk compromising the player experience, and that is our top priority. By collaborating with the community, we can refine and enhance the game together, ensuring it delivers a deep and rewarding ARPG experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our game is planned to be in Early Access for at least One year, and scheduled to release in the ending of 2026.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Our plan is to add five acts, multiple classes, dynamic systems such as crafting and skill trees and a unique and innovative endgame.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version will give everything you need to enjoy The Dark West as it is meant to be played. That will include multiple acts, bosses, fully functioning systems such as crafting.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Pricing for the full release hasn't been finalized yet.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“You can do your part and leave your feedback on our discord, we are always listening and looking for improvements to make this the best ARPG”
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About This Game

The Dark West is an Action RPG set in a cursed frontier where power always comes at a cost.

An occult west lies under a sun that refuses to rise. The land bears the wretched marks of what people wanted and what they were willing to do for it. Choose characters shaped by difficult pasts. Faith still has a say. Damnation does too. Violence settles most questions, and the rest are answered by choices that haunt your soul.

Fights break out quickly in the Dark West, and they end the same way. A man stands or he does not. Gunfire cracks across the dust and strange powers answer back. The things you face press close and give no ground and staying alive means keeping your nerve, choosing your shots, and knowing when to move and when to hold.

Strength comes slow in the Dark West and it's made from selected skills and hard-won gear. Choices also shape how you fight and what you become, and power leaves a mark that does not wash off. Before long, survival gives way to reputation, and the respect you've have built is no longer taken lightly by the land or the people still standing in it.

The frontier is wearing thin. Buildings stand empty and towns linger without purpose while the land shows the damage done to it. Black magic has sunk into the soil and it takes what it wants when the time is right. Those who stay long enough learn that the cost is not paid all at once, but it is always paid in the end.

Two sides rise from the ruin. The Order speaks of justice and wears it like armor, unwilling to see the rot growing among its own. The Damned are already claimed by black magic, cursed and unapologetic about what it has made of them. The real danger is not what waits in the dark, but who's standing behind you when the killing begins.

Key Features:

  • A Cursed Frontier: Dying towns and worked-out mines in a west ruined by greed and black magic.

  • Occult Western: An eternal dusk where faith is worn thin, horror lives close, and hope rarely survives long.

  • Power at a Price: Alcohol grants strength while dulling the senses, forcing hard choices.

  • Poker-Card Power: Assemble hands that twist abilities and bonuses. Don't let the odds turn against you!

  • Deep, Dark Progression: Customize your character with dynamic skills and legendary weapons.

  • Brutal ARPG Combat: Fast-paced, strategic, and unforgiving. Every encounter is a fight to the death

Only the strongest, the most cunning, and the most ruthless endure. Face monstrosities, duel desperados at the edges of the world, and ride through unforgiving frontiers where the dead don't always stay buried.

The Dark West does not forgive.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 4 core 2.8GHz x64-compatible
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or ATI Radeon™ RX 470
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 100 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 100 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Solid State Storage is recommended
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