DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince

Square EnixReleased September 11, 2024

GameValio recommendationMaybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Losing players
Mixed reviews (1,240 reviews)
Great value

Why “Maybe”

The ring is the score: filled up to 57 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

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Maybe
Worth It
Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$9.56$39.99−76%Buy

Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 3 days ago$9.79+$0.23−76%Buy

Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 20 days ago$39.99+$30.43Buy

Steam Official store · Price set 15 days ago$39.99+$30.43Buy

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value77/100

$9.56: very accessible price
76% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($7.99)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history

Now $9.56Lowest recorded $7.99Full price $39.99

Quality59/100

71% positive (1,240 reviews): mostly positive
1,240 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 71% · Mostly PositivePositive 884Negative 356

Popularity25/100

Players down 79% in recent days
155 concurrent players: smaller but active

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players

Players now 328Peak in period 1k

Game details

Developers: Square Enix
Publishers: Square Enix
Release date: September 11, 2024
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam recs: 1,206
Official website: dragonquest.square-enix-games.com/games/en-us/dqmonsters
Supported languages: 9 languages, 2 with full audioSee the list
English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Japanese (audio) · Korean
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +13See the list
Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Keyboard Only Option · #category_playable_at_your_own_pace · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Surround Sound · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS: Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-7100
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 560 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space

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Frequently asked questions

Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince cheapest?

The best current deal for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is on Kinguin for $9.56.

That's a 76% discount.

What type of game is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is categorized as: RPG.

What platforms is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince available on?

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is available on: Windows.

When was DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince released?

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince was released on September 11, 2024.

How many people are playing DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?

According to recent data, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince has approximately 328 concurrent players 7 hours ago.

Is DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince on sale right now?

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince is currently 76% off on Kinguin for $9.56.

Who made DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?

Developed by: Square Enix

Published by: Square Enix

What are the best deals for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince across different stores:

Kinguin: $9.56 (-76%)
Loaded: $9.79 (-76%)
GreenManGaming: $39.99
Steam: $39.99

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