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Steam app 1091010 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 04:33 UTC

Dark Swords

DarkSwords combines the traditional role-playing system with innovative approach to the game process implementation, character development and social aspect. You can join the players from all parts of the world right now for free!

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High Tower EntertainmentHigh Tower Entertainment
14playing now
2624-hour peak
110all-time peak
16average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

+0.3Gain+1.58%% gain32Peak

386 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

88 months, June 2019 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

09192838July 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026July 202635 peak — daily detail belowAugust 202629 peak — hourly detail belowSeptember 202632 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 218 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

0816233101 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202628 peakSunday 02 August 202628 peakMonday 03 August 202625 peakTuesday 04 August 202625 peakWednesday 05 August 202621 peakThursday 06 August 202620 peakFriday 07 August 202625 peakSaturday 08 August 202620 peakSunday 09 August 202624 peakMonday 10 August 202615 peakTuesday 11 August 202620 peakWednesday 12 August 202623 peakThursday 13 August 202615 peakFriday 14 August 202620 peakSaturday 15 August 202626 peakSunday 16 August 202624 peakMonday 17 August 202624 peakTuesday 18 August 202624 peakWednesday 19 August 202625 peakThursday 20 August 202621 peakFriday 21 August 202625 peakSaturday 22 August 202629 peakSunday 23 August 202627 peakMonday 24 August 202623 peakTuesday 25 August 202624 peakWednesday 26 August 202629 peakThursday 27 August 202627 peakFriday 28 August 202625 peakSaturday 29 August 202624 peakSunday 30 August 202629 peakMonday 31 August 202618 peak

September 2026

13 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 169 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

0917263501 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 Sep13 SepTuesday 01 September 202620 peakWednesday 02 September 202622 peakThursday 03 September 202624 peakFriday 04 September 202628 peakSaturday 05 September 202629 peakSunday 06 September 202621 peakMonday 07 September 202625 peakTuesday 08 September 202621 peakWednesday 09 September 202622 peakThursday 10 September 202620 peakFriday 11 September 202632 peakSaturday 12 September 202626 peakSunday 13 September 202614 peak

October 2026

Dark Swords was released on Jun 21, 2019.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Free to playUpdated 13 Sep 2026, 04:33 UTC
App ID
1091010
Last updated
30 Aug 2026 build 25017335
Developer
High Tower Entertainment
Publisher
High Tower Entertainment
Release date
Jun 21, 2019
Platforms
Windows
Download size
15 MB
Install size
27 MB
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Game modes
Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op
Controller support
Unknown
Third-party account
DarkSwords

Features & support

Steam features

Family Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerCasualAdventureRPGIndieDwarves
About this gameFull description from Steam
Dark Swords is a free online role-playing game of new generation. The action takes place in a unique world which doesn't have analogues. DarkSwords combines the traditional role-playing system with innovative approach to the game process implementation, character development and social aspect. You can join the players from all parts of the world right now for free!
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Memory: 256 MB RAM Storage: 100 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Memory: 1 GB RAM Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported languages3 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
Russian●
Ukrainian●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

50 developer announcements, Feb 2020 to Jun 2026 · times in UTC

June

  1. v.4.0.6.1

    - Hotkey settings now allow using 1, 2, or 3 item rows simultaneously with hotkeys 1–5; - The Pet Guild now allows leveling pets up by up to 500 levels at once; - Added support for a new zone type: Super Chaos (details coming later)…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Dark Swords -- Game Client v.4.0.5.0

    - Added display of item "coolness" (upgrade quality) in chat, on the ground, and in trade; - Added an "Appoint as treasurer" button to the clan window for Ally Leader. This functionality will be refined soon; - The "Remove Devices" ability…

    Patch notes

March

  1. v.4.0.4.1

    - The client issues a warning if you attempt to upgrade an item with the Crucible when both parameters are above +95; - The option to select an additional language has been removed. Chat is now global for everyone again; - Fixed graphics…

    Patch notes

February

  1. v.4.0.3.2

    - Markers around items with modifiers now display modification availability in different colors; - Fixed an issue where the guild list and the completed lessons list were sometimes not displayed; - Removed “Zarg the Punisher”; - Significant…

    Patch notes

December

  1. v.4.0.2.4

    - Added formatted display of item bonuses; - Fixed client crashes in certain locations; - Fixed store filter functionality - Added chat translator; - A new “Process All” option has been added to the Evaporator menu (PvM premium only); - A…

    Patch notes

October

  1. v.3.0.3.1

    - Fixed client errors caused by an unreceived command; - Enhanced client protection; - Updated seasonal emojis; - Accelerated game login.

    Patch notes

January

  1. Client v.3.0.2.3

    New captcha for fishing support; The pet window now retains the position of the "Favorites" filter; Pets will no longer be released when switching filters; The 18+ chat has been removed, and a warning has been added when clicking on links…

    Patch notes

May

  1. v.3.0.1.6

    - Fixed links to the forum and petitions; - In the settings added the ability to change the font size of the chat; - Updated seasonal emoticons; - Minor fixes;

    Patch notes

August

  1. v.3.0.1.2

    - It is forbidden to switch pets in battle; - It is forbidden to use stun potions in tournaments; - Updated seasonal emoticons;

    Patch notes

April

  1. Updates 04/21/2022

    Skill "Testament of Life" removed from religion cults "Mana Shield" potions now grant a maximum skill level 2 "Enchanted Mana Shield" potion immediately grants Mana Shield for 1 hour, but 2nd level "Delicious Fish Broth" now gives all basic…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Valentines Day

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/f700654dc220311d84b93ea5e22640c30f7da7f2.jpg Favorite Gift Bonus From February 11 to February 20 you will receive a 25% bonus when buying platinum and palladium from dealers. Indulge yourself and your soulmate.…

    Patch notes
  2. v.3.0.0.7

    - Appeared captcha when fishing. It does NOT interrupt the current fishing, but does not allow you to start a new one; - Pets window has been updated; - In the inn/bar, you can now "Take all" taking into account filters by type, search and…

    Patch notes

October

  1. 17 years of DarkSwords!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/ab7091615972f737cd6898d113c443bfe2a45f24.jpg Dear friends, 17 years ago, October 21th, 2004, the first DarkSwords server was opened at Alkar game-platform(Ukraine). From this date we had to consider the beginning…

    Patch notes
  2. v.3.0.0.6

    Added highlighting of commands in the chat; Fixed a bug due to which, when entering numbers in some windows, the items of the top row in the backpack were used; Fixed bug with saving open windows; Fixed button for opening tickets; Updated…

    Patch notes

September

  1. Client Update v.3.0.0.5

    You can cancel all active wars with one click; The client saves and restores open windows; It is forbidden to pinch the keyboard keys of the upper row of the inventory; When you click on the effects in the main window, the effects window…

    Patch notes

August

  1. Ukraine Independence Day

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/8a39b1985baadac3c8bd0f68e7e5d632a4d95c18.jpg In honor of the Ukraine Independence Day we switch on the following bonuses and promotions, which will be prolonged until August 25th: Buying platinum, get 30% from…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Discord Server

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/d15625d49c79580be2541fb9046dab59fd5ade99.jpg The official Discord server of the game has opened. Voice chats, chats with auto-translation, music bot, etc. are available on the server. Lets communicate not only in…

    Patch notes
  2. Promotion: Personal Island

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/cea15e51640549d155aafd0d77ef92e8ca03c87e.jpg From June 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021, when you buy 2,000 platinum from dealers, you will receive a code and become a participant in the drawing of a personal island…

    Patch notes
  3. On the Day of Russia

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/c290083d66d8d60d5ee060eb36d610afb77d00c5.jpg Congratulations to all the people from Russian Federation In honor of this holiday from June 10th until June 14th the following discounts & special offers: We will add…

    Patch notes

April

  1. Quests

    Updated and included some quests. You can go through them again. See the full list in this forum thread: https://forum.darkswords.net/index.php?threads/quests.965/

    Patch notes
  2. Fixed bug in registration

    Fixed a bug due to which some players could not register characters. If you had a situation when a registration letter came, but the character was not created, you can register the character again.

    Patch notes
  3. Updates

    All PVP premium subscriptions canceled. The money will be returned within a few hours. Removed "All mirrors detect group" and "All Magic Scanners work as High Tier Magical Scanner" from PVP-permium Premium PVP owners can now enable Solo…

    Patch notes
  4. v.2.1.7.3

    - Added display of solo zones; - Added sound when the connection is broken; - Added 5th and 6th set of items in inn; - Updated seasonal emoticons;

    Patch notes
  5. Premium PVP Upgrade

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/42b242ecda3f312ec4eb4379bea742b4efd3c3a3.png Dear users, on Sunday, April 25, after the server restart, the bonuses in the PVP premium subscription will be updated. Mirrors and Magic Scanners will work like…

    Patch notes
  6. Updates

    1) Dear users, a new paid service has appeared in the game - named personal artifacts. These are personal items of equipment that can be purchased, upgrade for platinum. Equipment items provide additional parameters that you can change…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Changes on 03/25/2021

    1) Fixed fishing in ports with subscription 2) Earthquake Bomb does not put the Knockdown effect on characters under the effect of "Non - intervention Sphere" (solo 1on1) 3) Fixed bugs with the pet "Imp" 4) Fixed many bugs in quest zones 5)…

    Patch notes
  2. С 8 марта

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/85605bd37c468e9c1cd87c51cc6b364fd171c63f.jpg All best wishes on International women’s day. Keep shining and smiling always! A charming woman doesn’t follow the crowd. She is herself! Today is yours and so is…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Valentines Day

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/f700654dc220311d84b93ea5e22640c30f7da7f2.jpg http://darkswords.net/valentine2.php

    Patch notes

December

  1. Quests, China, Subscriptions, Ratings

    Recently updated quests have increased rewards. You can execute them again Updated quests that were previously issued in the City in the Clouds (more than 20 quests). Most of them now give Sapphires. You can do them again. Details in this…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Updates 11/29/2020

    Due to popular demand, we kept items for palladium non soulbound It is now possible to deport players with a low religious level, not only during sieges, but also from Ancient China Updated all existing achievements, removed irrelevant ones…

    Patch notes
  2. Updates 11/10/2020

    Fixed the location of the siege towers in New Arkijah Fixed inability to attack players in kingdom sieges Fixed teleports in skills for alliances and some pets In cities, you can deport characters without restrictions (relevant for sieges…

    Patch notes
  3. Updates

    Charons boat is floating again teleport to Hades Kingdom is now functional A shop for Marks of Mogash has appeared Milk Farm Pet Guild is now available Training Dummies have appeared at the Golden Guard camp Location check script for…

    Patch notes
  4. Big Update

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/b79d571cb2fd5fd3feff055d6c2e5f425ddd51f1.jpg The world of DarkSwords will never be the same again. After the invasion of the hordes of Dagfar warriors, we had to retreat. The ancient Druids were able to open…

    Patch notes

October

  1. Dia de los Muertos

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/88b0218f04d49f9dde2233e299815c650e36a8cd.jpg Wicked Halloween Everybody! This year we decided to celebrate the Mexican counterpart to this holiday - Día de Muertos known internationally as the Day of the…

    Patch notes
  2. Golden Kings Herald

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/b79d571cb2fd5fd3feff055d6c2e5f425ddd51f1.jpg Demons of Dagfar are destroying our crops, killing animals and inhabitants of the world, destroying buildings. Their number is growing. The Golden King believes the…

    Patch notes
  3. 16 years of DarkSwords!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/ac38dfbf85d9a8986f77389e574dbf1577282e75.jpg Dear friends, 16 years ago, October 21th, 2004, the first DarkSwords server was opened at Alkar game-platform(Ukraine). From this date we had to consider the beginning…

    Patch notes
  4. Promo-codes

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/b79d571cb2fd5fd3feff055d6c2e5f425ddd51f1.jpg For the inconvenience caused by strange portals, the Golden King granted new promo codes to the inhabitants of the DarkSwords world. You can find out if you received a…

    Patch notes
  5. Golden Kings Herald

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/b79d571cb2fd5fd3feff055d6c2e5f425ddd51f1.jpg Mariners are now in great danger due to storms from the portals. The use of teleports has also become more difficult because there is a great chance of being…

    Patch notes
  6. Golden King's Herald

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/b79d571cb2fd5fd3feff055d6c2e5f425ddd51f1.jpg We have discovered the disappearance of parts of the world in the unknown portals. The Herald of the Golden King calls on all inhabitants of the world to be extremely…

    Patch notes
  7. Golden Kings Herald

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/b79d571cb2fd5fd3feff055d6c2e5f425ddd51f1.jpg The Golden King is concerned about the appearance of strange portals in different parts of the DarkSwords world. We continue to monitor the development of the…

    Patch notes

September

  1. Updates 09/11/2020

    Now you can change 1000vpt per week for Mogash Marks Added additional quests for the exchange of Codfish for the Improved Jig (watch out for free cells in your inventory and weight when exchanging) Maximum "Outlaw" effect time = 15 minutes…

    Patch notes

August

  1. Happy Ukraine Independence Day

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/8a39b1985baadac3c8bd0f68e7e5d632a4d95c18.jpg In honor of the Ukraine Independence Day we switch on the following bonuses and promotions, which will be prolonged until August 26th: Buying platinum, get 25%from…

    Patch notes
  2. Currency reform. Stage 4. Miscellaneous

    From this moment, in the store for QP you can buy Emeralds and Rubies. From September 1, the QP shop will be closed, and the remaining QP will be converted into Emeralds. On August 25, 2020, the following changes will come: For PVM Events…

    Patch notes
  3. Currency reform. Stage 3. Emeralds

    On August 17, 2020, the following changes will come into effect: 1) A new currency is being introduced - Emeralds 2) Bulletin Boards will award 1 Emerald for players up to level 200, 2 Emeralds for players up to level 360 and 3 Emeralds for…

    Patch notes
  4. Currency reform. Stage #2. Palladium

    From August 6, the assortment of the Palladium Shop will be updated: EXP and Relig EXP potions - 1 pd (without changes) Silent Compass 3pcs - 1 pd (there was 1 pc) Red Prism - removed from the store Easy Road Home 4pcs - 1 pd (there was 1…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Currency reform. Stage #1

    From August 1, the following changes are introduced: Dwarves can no longer enter tournaments and do not receive Tournament Points Tournaments will now depend not on combat levels, but on religious levels. There are three levels left: 1-64…

    Patch notes
  2. Temporary Quest - Assorted Demon Meat

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/6fa349504f9453d72df7222ab26f4837026eb8d0.jpg More Info

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May

  1. May 20th updates

    The Non-Intervention Sphere now lose time when a character is in a peace zone, and also does not update when you attack monster In quests, the display of the real HP/ MP of the enemy Now you can’t hide in quests If there are an odd number…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Attention!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/729dc4e9ba96abc4f4d081425393f5cc9d1836c1.jpg Attention! Site darkswords.ru is temporarily inaccessible. We apologize to our users and are working on a solution to the problem. Go to the mirror site…

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February

  1. Valentines Day

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/35110153/f700654dc220311d84b93ea5e22640c30f7da7f2.jpg Favorite Gift Bonus From February 11 to February 16 you will receive a 25% bonus when buying platinum from dealers. Indulge yourself and your soulmate. Wedding season…

    Patch notes

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