Dark Hunting Ground
Released Sep 2025
Hunt the monsters that swarm the Dark Hunting Ground, collect the spoils, develop your skills freely and wisely and fight to become the strongest hunter!
92% positive · 825 reviews
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Released, but content still planned
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Content Planned
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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation
Dark Hunting Ground launched into 1.0 on September 6, 2025 after roughly 10 months in Early Access, and has been actively updated since. The developer maintained a very high-cadence update schedule throughout Early Access and post-launch, with 27 feature patches and 67 bug fixes logged across the game's lifespan.
In November 2025, the developer stated they had "essentially completed all the planned update content" and would next attempt Steam Workshop support — signaling the base update cycle was wrapping up. However, on April 27, 2026, the developer reversed course and announced plans for paid DLC: a new class and a cosmetic supporter pack, explicitly framing these as a way to fund continued development. This is a Tier 1 explicit statement of intent to produce more content.
The Druid Class Pack DLC shipped on June 12, 2026 (just four days before today), and the Skin Supporter Pack is listed as released with no date. Both items announced in April 2026 appear to have now shipped. That said, the April 2026 announcement framed the DLC as funding for *future* development beyond just those two items, so additional content may still be planned — the developer has not yet issued a follow-up post clarifying whether more is coming after the Druid DLC launch.
Given the very recent Druid DLC release and the developer's stated intent to use these releases to fund ongoing work, the game should be considered actively supported with more content likely on the horizon.
Evidence
Version 1.6.5 and Druid Class Pack DLC released, adding a new Torment difficulty and Druid pathway with Vitality mechanics and shapeshifting abilities.
Druid Class Pack DLC released on June 12, 2026 — the new class announced in April 2026.
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
The Bueno Interactive
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Dark Hunting Ground
A minimalist pixel-action RPG built around loot and power.As a new member of the Hunter's Association, you'll hunt monsters and face the creeping threat of the Void. Grow stronger with every battle—gathering loot, leveling up, and forging your build—until you're ready to confront the source of the corruption itself.
Straight to the Point
No bloated story. No filler. Just clean, streamlined combat and build-focused progression.Deep Builds, Minimalist Design
Master complex, multi-layered builds where synergy is everything. Smart combinations and dimensional layering are key to becoming a true hunter.Loot, Optimized
Go from hands-on farming to fully automated looting as you refine your systems. The grind evolves—your power does too.Descend into the Void
The further you go, the harder it gets. Face ever-stronger Void Lords, test the limits of your build, and push into the endless depths.Core Features
- Minimalist Story - No filler. No lengthy plot-lines. Jump straight into combat and building your hunter.
- Endless Skill Combination - Mix and match across six archetypes—Warrior, Assassin, Scholar, Ranger, Summoner, and Guardian. Experiment with 18 core skills and their unique variants to forge your own playstyle.
- True Skill Customization - Every skill can be socketed with 7 Slates, drastically reshaping its form and effect.
- Layered Progression - Unlock deeper systems as you progress: talents, flasks, the Dark Tree, the Chaos Atlas, and Cognition.
- Endless Loot - 80 unique relics, 60 distinct Slates, and 35 Abyssal Eyes to combine into your ultimate build.
- Boss Hunts - Face five distinct bosses, each growing stronger as difficulty rises.
- Scaling Difficulty - The deeper you go, the harder it gets—unlocking new challenges and rewards with every tier.
- Custom Hunting Ground - Design your own hunting grounds with 13 different cores. Create endless hunts and test your limits.
- Automation, Your Way - From hands-on combat to fully automated farming, refine your systems and let the loot flow.
- Loot & Crafting - Every drop is randomized. Use the deterministic crafting system to perfect your gear piece by piece.
- Loot Filters & Auto-Pickup - Your trusty companion auto-loots everything. Customize filters to scrap junk and stash valuables.
- The Abyss - Survive endless waves in confined arenas. Tailor the difficulty and modifiers for bigger risks—and greater rewards.
- Build Presets - Save multiple builds and swap instantly without recreating your character.
- Training Dummy - Test your damage and survivability in a safe environment.
- Challenges - Experience the true dark hunting grounds in Cruel and Expert difficulty modes, racking your brains to face all possible threats.
- Player-Friendly Options - Customize keybinds, skip reward screens, and adjust skill effect transparency—everything designed to ensure a seamless and fun experience for you.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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