Is Dark Souls III on Xbox?

Yes, Dark Souls III is available on Xbox One. The full platform list: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Is Dark Souls III on Steam?

Yes, Dark Souls III is available on Steam.

Dark Souls III

16Full Release

What this is

A decaying kingdom where pattern-based combat and hidden lore reward patient mastery.

What you actually do

You explore interconnected areas, fight enemies and bosses, collect resources, and develop a character build. Death teaches enemy patterns and routes, while careful play turns difficult encounters into earned victories.

Verdict

Precision Combat Under Pressure

Dark Souls III turns pattern learning, careful exploration, and flexible builds into a remarkably rewarding action RPG. Its main drawback is that the formula can feel familiar to series veterans, while PC players may encounter technical annoyances.

User reviews first

Steam recent first

Is it for you?

What shines

Memorable and varied boss fights
Rewarding exploration and secrets
Exceptional soundtrack
Smooth, versatile combat
Strong atmosphere and visual design
Meaningful build experimentation

What to know

Occasional PC performance issues
No Steam Cloud saves
Problematic camera angles
Long boss runbacks
PvP plagued by cheaters
Repetitive formula for veterans
Tedious covenant item farming

Quick facts

Genre

Souls-likeDark Fantasy

View

Third person

Solo

Co-op

PvP

optional

Length

31h+

Entry

Can start here

Pricing

Paid

MTX

Account required

Active Support

Crossplay

+Best if

You want combat where repeated failure gradually becomes skill and every victory feels earned.

!Skip it if

Repeated attempts, punishing setbacks, and occasional boss runbacks sound exhausting rather than motivating.

Developer

FromSoftware

Publisher

FromSoftware, Inc.

Release

Mar 24, 2016

Game DNA

Rhythm

Steady pace

Depth

Deep & complex

Mood

AtmosphericChallengingImmersive

Structure

Story-driven

Also tagged

RPGLore-RichExploration

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Your role and how it develops

Your role

You are a customizable warrior responsible for reading encounters, managing risk, developing a build, and deciding when to press forward or retreat.

Learning and mastery

The core ideas are understandable, but learning enemy patterns and accepting repeated failure takes patience.

Replay and variation

Build experimentation, optional discoveries, and multiplayer give the combat foundation room to support repeat runs.

Systems you interact with

What you actually engage with

Precision combat

Time attacks, defense, movement, and positioning around enemy patterns.

Character builds

Shape your fighter through equipment and attribute choices.

Exploration

Search interconnected areas for routes, secrets, and useful discoveries.

Death and recovery

Learn from failed attempts while risking progress during each run.

Boss encounters

Study demanding set pieces and adapt your approach across attempts.

Co-op and multiplayer

Use multiplayer systems for cooperation or competition when desired.

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Time investment

How long it takes

HowLongToBeat

Main story

focused run

31h

Main + extras

story and side content

48h

Completionist

full clear

101h

Session fit

What the time commitment feels like

When it clicks

The opening quickly establishes the combat discipline and danger that define the game.

Session constraints

Progress can stall when a difficult fight or a long return route breaks momentum.

Best session rhythm

It works best in focused sessions built around exploring an area, learning an encounter, or improving a build.

DLC timing

Additional content is best approached after you are comfortable with the core combat and progression.

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Review interpretation

Current mood

Players remain highly enthusiastic, praising its memorable bosses, satisfying challenge, and lasting appeal.

Why it works

A demanding combat loop turns setbacks into satisfying progress, backed by memorable bosses, striking environments, and rewarding exploration.

Critic gap

Players celebrate the challenge and boss fights, while critics note that the formula can feel familiar and less innovative for series veterans.

What players value

Challenge and perseverance

high

Repeated defeats feel rewarding when persistence leads to improvement and eventual victory.

Boss fights

high

Players consistently highlight memorable, impressive boss encounters.

World and atmosphere

medium

The ruined kingdom, castles, and striking landscapes create a strong dark-fantasy atmosphere.

Combat

medium

Players describe the gameplay as satisfying, balanced, and impressive.

Evidence-backed risks

No cloud save synchronization

highreviews

Players report losing progress and needing to transfer saves manually between systems.

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Minimum PC

Playable baseline

CPUIntel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300

RAM4 GB RAM

GPUNVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950

Recommended PC

Better target

CPUIntel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350

RAM8 GB RAM

GPUNVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series

Storage and usability

Disk, language and input

Install20 GB

Download19 GB

Free space25 GB

Languages12 listed

ControllerFull

Accessibility

Verified Steam support

Camera comfort optionsSteam

Custom volume controlsSteam

Playable without timed inputSteam

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Support status

Developer activity

Legacy

Last game updateJan 12, 2023 · 4 years ago

Last official postFeb 13, 2025 · 17 months ago

Updates (12 mo)0

Posts (12 mo)0

CadenceDormant

SourceSteam

Official Steam news

Dark Souls III

Precision Combat Under Pressure

Is it for you?

What shines

What to know

What you actually engage with

How long it takes

What the time commitment feels like

Current mood

Why it works

Critic gap

Challenge and perseverance

Boss fights

World and atmosphere

Combat

No cloud save synchronization

Playable baseline

Better target

Disk, language and input

Verified Steam support

Developer activity

Latest from the developer

Questions people search

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