Dark Quest 4

RPG· Dungeon Crawler· Board Game· Turn-Based Tactics

Released Nov 2025

A turn based dungeon crawler where you create a party of heroes to go on epic quests.

76% positive · 176 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

Can't confirm — worth a look

We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.

Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search

Prices in USD, as listed by each store.

Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site

Evaluation

Dark Quest 4 launched on November 5, 2025 across Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. Following launch, Brain Seal released several patches through early 2026 — a feature update adding new items and an NPC (December 17, 2025), a balance and tileset update (January 14, 2026), and standard bug fixes. These are all post-launch polish updates rather than expansions or new content chapters. The most recent update was on January 14, 2026. On June 1, 2026, Brain Seal announced their next game — Dominus Gladiatus, a gladiator management simulator. This announcement signals the studio has moved its development focus to a new title. No future content has been announced for Dark Quest 4, no DLC has been listed, and no roadmap has been published. The post-launch updates have been maintenance and quality-of-life improvements rather than a sustained major content program. It is also worth noting that on February 7, 2026, Brain Seal released Dark Quest: Remastered — a major overhaul of the original Dark Quest game in the series — showing their attention was already split across multiple projects. Combined with the Dominus Gladiatus announcement, the pattern indicates Brain Seal has concluded its active work on Dark Quest 4 and moved on. The game launched as a complete package with 30 handcrafted quests and 10 heroes, and no additional content appears to be planned.

Evidence

Brain Seal announced their next game, Dominus Gladiatus, signaling studio focus has shifted away from Dark Quest 4.

news post · Jun 1, 2026 source development ending

high

Dark Quest 4 officially launched on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch with a full campaign, co-op multiplayer, and Steam Workshop support.

news post · Nov 5, 2025 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Brain Seal Ltd

Publisher

Brain Seal Ltd

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Dungeon Crawler Board Game Turn-Based Tactics Party-Based RPG RPG Tabletop Strategy Turn-Based Strategy 2D Isometric Dragons Turn-Based Combat Pixel Graphics Dark Fantasy Fantasy

About this game

Darkness Stirs Once More

Dark Quest returns with its fourth installment - a turn-based strategy adventure inspired by the legendary HeroQuest board game. Enter a realm of perilous dungeons, cunning traps, and powerful magic as you lead your party of heroes against the forces of the Dark Sorcerer.

The evil Gulak, the sorcerer’s puppet, commands monstrous legions that stalk the night. Villagers vanish without a trace - stolen in silence, never to be seen again. Only your band of champions can stand against this tide of darkness and end Gulak’s reign of terror.

Strategic Dungeon Adventures

Embark on 30 handcrafted quests filled with tactical, turn-based combat and deadly surprises. Outsmart over 40 unique monsters, evade lethal traps, and wield both magic and steel to survive sprawling, multi-floored dungeons that test your wit and courage.

Build Your Party of Heroes

Command up to 10 unique heroes, each with distinctive stats and powers. Train them in the Hero Camp, unlock new cards and abilities, and forge your perfect dungeon-delving team.

Online Multiplayer

Team up with friends online or locally in couch co-op up to 3 players, combining your heroes’ strengths to overcome Gulak’s legions. Explore together and find treasures to fill your purses!

Creator Mode

Step into the role of the Creator - design your own quests, build intricate dungeons, and shape adventures for others to explore. Play, share, and discover community-made quests from players around the world, or craft your own original challenges to test the bravest heroes.