Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Time has come to begin a Dark Journey to the other side of Teana and explore a mysterious region never before seen by royal bounty hunters. King’s Bounty: Dark Side lets you play as the villains in a full standalone campaign with new heroes, dark factions, and a fresh tactical perspective.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Gamesplanet
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.47 (June 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesplanet | $1.78 | $12.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $1.95 | $12.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $1.95 | $12.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $10.73 | $12.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $12.99 | $12.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $12.99 | $12.99 | Buy |
| DreamGame | $12.99 | $12.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $12.99 | $12.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $12.99 | $12.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $15.99 | $15.99 | Buy |
Villains take the lead in this standalone King's Bounty entry, which turns the usual fantasy setup on its head. You choose from three dark heroes, a demoness, a vampire lord or an orc warlord, each with its own opening situation, individual story and way of playing.
The world is large and hostile, with towns, wilderness and dungeons full of quests and secrets, and the familiar forces of light stand against you. You build an army and settle fights in turn-based battle, often facing morally dark choices along the way. It suits single-player fans of fantasy tactics who would like to play the other side.
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| Developer | Fulqrum Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Released | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Metacritic | 73 / 100 |
| Languages | 4: English, Russian, Polish, German |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP (SP3 required), Vista, 7, 8 | - |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz and better | - |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | - |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 6600 with 128 Mb VRAM or similar AMD card | - |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | - |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | - |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c compliant | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives King's Bounty: Dark Side far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in King's Bounty: Dark Side comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of King's Bounty: Dark Side. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Keyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in King's Bounty: Dark Side. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProController
King's Bounty: Dark Side plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerChair for long sessions
King's Bounty: Dark Side is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.47 in June 2025.
The best current price we found is $1.78 at Gamesplanet, against a usual price of $12.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $1.78 is 21% above its lowest price on record ($1.47). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days. In the 512 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 1 time.
