# Dark Bestiary

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122308831](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122308831)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dark-bestiary

## Summary
Dark Bestiary is a single-player video game released on July 12, 2020. It is distributed digitally (notably via Steam) and is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Key Facts
- Dark Bestiary was published on 2020-07-12.  
- The game is distributed digitally and is available on Steam (Steam application ID 1020730).  
- Dark Bestiary runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux (desktop operating system support).  
- The Steam record for the game lists it as a single-player video game.  
- Official website: https://darkbestiary.com/.  
- The game is indexed in multiple game databases: PCGamingWiki (Dark_Bestiary, internal id 135520), MobyGames (game id 148106), HowLongToBeat (id 98213), Giant Bomb (former scheme id 3030-75380), RAWG (dark-bestiary), Lutris (dark-bestiary), SteamGridDB (4888799), GOG DreamList (dark-bestiary-2020), Internet Game Database (dark-bestiary, internal id qualifier 117565).  
- Steam-listed language support includes English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.  
- Distribution format is digital distribution via platforms such as Steam.  
- The game is referenced across multiple metadata/catalog services (vglist id 60300, gamingonlinux database id 15341, isthereanydeal id dark-bestiary, gamerprofiles id 19zwD).

## FAQs
### Q: When was Dark Bestiary released?
A: Dark Bestiary was published on July 12, 2020.

### Q: On which platforms can I play Dark Bestiary?
A: Dark Bestiary is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Steam entry (app ID 1020730) lists all three desktop platforms.

### Q: Is Dark Bestiary multiplayer or single-player?
A: Dark Bestiary is listed as a single-player video game on its Steam entry.

### Q: Where can I find official information about Dark Bestiary?
A: The official website is https://darkbestiary.com/, and the game is distributed on Steam (application ID 1020730).

### Q: What languages does Dark Bestiary support?
A: Steam lists English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese as supported languages.

## Why It Matters
Dark Bestiary matters as a digitally distributed single-player game that targets desktop players across the three major operating systems—Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux—making it accessible to a broad desktop audience. Its presence on Steam (with a dedicated application ID) and its appearance across multiple game databases and metadata services (PCGamingWiki, MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, Giant Bomb, RAWG, Lutris, SteamGridDB, and others) demonstrate that the title has been cataloged and made discoverable within the modern digital games ecosystem. Language support for English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese further increases its reach across different player communities. Because it is distributed digitally, the game leverages modern storefronts and indexing services to reach users, and its multi-platform availability reduces barriers for players on different desktop environments. These attributes make Dark Bestiary a relevant example of a 2020-era digital-first PC game that is broadly indexed and accessible.

## Notable For
- Multi-platform desktop availability: released for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- Digital distribution and Steam presence with Steam application ID 1020730.  
- Release date of July 12, 2020, establishing its publication year plainly.  
- Support for multiple languages including English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.  
- Broad indexing across major game databases and services (PCGamingWiki, MobyGames, HowLongToBeat, Giant Bomb, RAWG, Lutris, SteamGridDB, GOG DreamList, and more).

## Body
### H3 — Publication
- Publication date: 2020-07-12 (listed on Steam).  
- Distribution format: digital distribution (Steam is a primary distributor).

### H3 — Platforms and system support
- Officially listed platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux (Steam metadata).  
- Steam application ID: 1020730. Qualifiers on the Steam record indicate support for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- The Linux class referenced is the Unix-like operating system family; an inception date for Linux is recorded as 1991-09-17 in the source metadata.  
- The Microsoft Windows class inception date in the provided data is 1985-11-20.  
- The macOS class inception date in the provided data is 2001-03-24.

### H3 — Game mode and classification
- Instance of: video game.  
- Game mode: single-player video game (as listed on Steam).

### H3 — Localization and languages
- Language support listed on Steam: English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

### H3 — Distribution and storefronts
- Distributed by: Steam (explicitly listed).  
- Official website: https://darkbestiary.com/.  
- Steam application ID: 1020730 confirms the Steam storefront listing and platform support.

### H3 — Indexing and database identifiers
- PCGamingWiki: Dark_Bestiary (internal id 135520).  
- MobyGames game id: 148106.  
- HowLongToBeat id: 98213.  
- RAWG game id: dark-bestiary.  
- Lutris game id: dark-bestiary.  
- SteamGridDB id: 4888799.  
- Giant Bomb (former scheme) id: 3030-75380.  
- GOG DreamList id: dark-bestiary-2020.  
- Internet Game Database id: dark-bestiary (qualifier 117565).  
- Additional catalog entries: vglist video game id 60300, gamingonlinux database id 15341, isthereanydeal id dark-bestiary, gamerprofiles id 19zwD.

### H3 — Metadata and reference notes
- The game's Steam metadata is the primary source for platform, publication date, game mode, language support, and distribution format in the provided dataset.  
- Multiple external database identifiers indicate the title has been recorded across common game indexing and archival services.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839
4. GOG Dreamlist