Darkest Dungeon video game

Darkest Dungeon is a critically acclaimed gothic roguelike role-playing game originally developed and published by Red Hook Studios. The brand originated in Vancouver, Canada, where the studio was founded by Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign and a period in early access, the game saw its full release in 2016, later expanding to various platforms including PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.

In September 2024, Red Hook Studios was acquired by Behaviour Interactive, the prominent Canadian developer and publisher behind Dead by Daylight. This acquisition brought the Darkest Dungeon intellectual property under the umbrella of Behaviour Interactive as part of their strategy to become a major powerhouse in the horror gaming genre. Despite the change in ownership, Red Hook Studios continues to operate as an independent creative entity within the larger corporation, maintaining operational control over the franchise's development.

As a digital product, the game is distributed globally via various online storefronts, while physical editions have been produced through partnerships with distributors like Merge Games. The manufacturing of physical discs and cartridges occurs in various facilities worldwide depending on the platform and region of distribution.