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The Dark Fantasy tag is used to describe a specific subgenre of fantasy settings and stories that have a darker and more sinister tone compared to traditional high fantasy.

In Dark Fantasy games, the world is often portrayed as gritty, bleak, and haunted by dark forces. These games delve into themes such as despair, moral ambiguity, corruption, and the struggle between good and evil. The setting is typically characterized by gothic architecture, decaying landscapes, eerie atmospheres, and a sense of foreboding.

Dark Fantasy often incorporates elements of horror or supernatural elements into its storytelling. It may feature monstrous creatures like vampires, demons or necromancers and explore depths of human darkness. Alternatively (and often simultaneously), players might encounter antiheroes or morally ambiguous characters who are forced to make difficult decisions in morally grey situations.

Examples of games that fall into the Dark Fantasy genre include:

• The Dark Souls series Known for its challenging gameplay mechanics along with its dark lore where players are thrust into a grim world filled with monstrous creatures as they uncover the mysteries behind their existence.
• Bloodborne Set in a gothic Victorian-inspired city plagued by nightmarish creatures; this game combines fast-paced combat with Lovecraftian horror elements.
• Darkest Dungeon A dungeon-crawling RPG where players assemble parties to explore treacherous depths while managing their mental stresses brought on by the horrors they encounter.

The Dark Fantasy genre provides fans of fantasy with an alternative experience from the more traditional hero-centric narratives found in high fantasy. It explores darker aspects of human nature and invites players to confront formidable adversaries within atmospheric worlds concocted from nightmares itself.

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