Dungeonborne vs Dark and Darker similarities and differences

✓ At a glance

• Dark and Darker and Dungeonborne are both multiplayer PvPvE dungeon crawlers
• They have similar aesthetics but Dungeonborne has slightly better-looking graphics
• Dark and Darker has a more flexible class and upgrade system, but Dungeonborne’s skills are better overall

Dark and Darker became hugely popular when it first released into early access with the brutally difficult multiplayer dungeon crawler gameplay proving to be a hit with fans. And while the game is still going strong with new updates coming along, another game has arrive to challenge it – Dungeonborne.

So if you’re looking to try out one of these games, or perhaps you’re a Dark and Darker player wondering what makes Dungeonborne different, you’re in luck. We’ve put together a quick guide to go through some of the main similarities and differences between the two games.

Similarities between Dungeonborne and Dark and Darker

The main things that these two games share are their settings and their core gameplay. Both games are multiplayer PvPvE games set in dungeons that let you spec your builds, explore the dungeon, kill enemies to get loot and take on other players to steal ttheirs. They even look fairly similar, with both using the same dark, dingy artstyle and some fairly low-res assets compared to many modern titles, though many claim that Dungeonborne looks a little better.

All that being said, there are some differences.

Differences between Dungeonborne and Dark and Darker

Most of the differences between the two games come in the gameplay and how they approach certain mechanics. First things first, Dark and Darker has much more customisation. Players have more classes to choose from and multiple abilities to let you tailor your build the way you want it. 

In Dungeonborne, while you can also unlock abilities, they are tied to your class and are unlocked by levelling up, giving you a bit less flexibility with your builds. Furthermore, your stats in Dungeonborne are partly determined by your gear, so if you have a high level but fairly poor gear, you may be at a disadvantage against better-equipped low-level players.

For magic, spells in Dark and Darker have charges that can only be used a certain number of times before needing a rest to refresh them. Dungeonborne foregoes this in favour of a classic mana system. You have a certain amount of mana that you can cast spells with, and can restore it with potions instead of having to rest every time you want your spells back.

The core gameplay loop is largely the same, but Dungeonborne does just about win out on the PvP front. It includes an arena mode made specifically to fight against other players, so if you’re more into PvP than PvE then that might sway you towards Dungeonborne.

The best way to choose which of these games to play is simply to give them both a try. The basis for the games is so similar that which one is better really comes down to personal preference. Some players might go for Dark and Darker’s flexible builds while others might prefer the gear-focus of Dungeonborne. Check them out and see which one you like best.