Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 (AppID: 1280)

Type: mod Genre: Action, Simulation Developer: Darklight Games Publisher: Darklight Games Release Date: Jun 2009
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Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 - Steam Analytics & Details

Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 has 11 current players with occasional updates.

Total Players
11
Genre
Action
Developer
Darklight Games

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Real-Time Players

11
(24h)

All-Time Peak

11
Oct 2025

Game Insights

Multiplayer Viability

Declining — 45 CCU.

Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.

Volatile population

Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

0 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days.

No recent patches

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 multiplayer dead?
Declining — 45 CCU. Population trend: Volatile. Finding matches may be harder.
Is Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 0 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days.

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Latest News

May 09, 2026 at 13:51 UTC Read More

Update v12.1.8

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:

Software:

Own a copy of Red Orchestra: Ostfront on Steam

Minimum Hardware:

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 1.2 GHZ or Equivalent
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB DX9 Compliant (Dedicated GPU)
Hard Drive: 16 GB free hard drive space
Sound: DX 8.1 Compatible Audio
Recommended:

Recommended:

OS: Windows XP/7
Processor: 3.0 GHZ or Equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: 1024 MB DX9 Compliant
Hard Drive: 32 GB free hard drive space
Sound: Eax Compatible
macOS Requirements
Minimum:

Software:

Own a copy of Red Orchestra: Ostfront on Steam

Minimum Hardware:

OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Processor: Intel Mac
Graphics: Nvidia or ATI GPU (Intel GPUs unsupported)
Recommended:

Recommended:

OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
Processor: Intel Mac
Graphics: Nvidia or ATI GPU (Intel GPUs unsupported)
Linux Requirements
Minimum:

Software:

Own a copy of Red Orchestra: Ostfront on Steam

Minimum Hardware:

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated
Processor: 1.2 GHZ or Equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia, ATI, or Intel GPU with hardware-accelerated drivers
Hard Drive: 16 GB free hard drive space
Recommended:

Recommended:

OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated
Processor: 2.4 GHZ or Equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia, ATI, or Intel GPU with hardware-accelerated drivers
Hard Drive: 32 GB free hard drive space
Pricing
Free to Play

Additional Information

Categories
Multi-player PvP Online PvP Mods Includes level editor
Supported Languages
English, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish - Spain, German

Additional Information

πŸ‘ Recommendations
1.9K
positive reviews
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· DEJUS Rating
14
Brazilian rating
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Steam Germany
16
German classification
πŸ†˜ Support
⚠️ Content Warning

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About This Game

Darkest Hour: Europe ‘44-’45 is a World War 2 tactical squad shooter based on Tripwire Interactive’s award-winning Red Orchestra: Ostfront. Starting as a humble modification, the game has grown and evolved into one of the most formidable and intense WW2 shooter experiences available on any platform.

Detailed Description

This is a free mod! It requires that you own Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 to install.

Darkest Hour: Europe β€˜44-’45 is a World War 2 online multiplayer tactical shooter based on Tripwire Interactive’s award winning game Red Orchestra: Ostfront. Initially starting life as a humble modification, the game has since grown and evolved into one of the most formidable and intense World War 2 shooter experiences available on any platform.

The game boasts an impressive roster of content, a unique squad and construction system, and seven playable nations. Darklight Games continues to develop and improve on the game, incorporating and iterating on the best designs and ideas from its contemporaries.

  • Seven playable nations (Germany, United States of America, The Soviet Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Poland, Italy).

  • Brave over 100 authentic battles from the shores of Normandy and Sicily, to the ruins of Berlin.

  • Flinch as bullets whip and crack over your head with our terrifying suppression system.

  • Pull the trigger on over 100 iconic and rare weapons.

  • Crew over 90 fearsome armored vehicles including late-war heavy hitters like the M18 Hellcat and King Tiger.

Darkest Hour has a unique and fully-fledged Squad and Rally Point system that prioritizes keeping you and your comrades fighting rather than running to get to the fight.

  • Communicate using dedicated squad VOIP and text channels.

  • Use the situation map to coordinate your men with squad orders and enemy position markers.

  • Use fire and maneuver signals to coordinate your nearby squad-mates.

  • Keep your men in the fight with well-placed rally points.

Grab a shovel and build a formidable defense with player-built constructions!

  • Stonewall the enemy with an array of obstacles including Hedgehogs and Concertina Wire.

  • Dig in with sandbags bunkers and foxholes.

  • Provide a team-wide spawn point by establishing a Command Post.

  • Keep your team supplied with extra ammunition and grenades.

  • Deploy anti-tank guns to the front to stop enemy armor in it's tracks.

  • Use logistics trucks to keep building supplies flowing to the front lines.

See you on the battlefield,
Darklight Games

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are currently playing Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45?
11 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 free to play?
Yes, Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 is free to play on Steam.
What genre is Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45?
Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 is a Action, Simulation game.
Who developed Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45?
Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 was developed by Darklight Games and published by Darklight Games.
What platforms does Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.