Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike turn-based role-playing game developed by Red Hook Studios and released in 2016. Set in a grim gothic world, players recruit, train, and lead heroes into twisted dungeons beneath a cursed estate. Beyond traditional combat, the game emphasizes psychological stress, as characters can develop fears, paranoia, or other conditions that affect performance. Strategic party management, permanent death, and a haunting narrator create constant tension. Its distinctive art style and punishing difficulty define its dark, atmospheric experience.