# Draft of Darkness

> 2023 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122356081](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122356081)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/draft-of-darkness

## Summary
*Draft of Darkness* is a single-player video game that blends role-playing and strategy genres, released in 2023. Developed for desktop platforms, it is available in English and distributed digitally via Steam. The game supports both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of:** Video game
- **Genres:** Role-playing video game, Strategy video game
- **Release Date:** August 23, 2023
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, Linux
- **Game Mode:** Single-player video game
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution (Steam)
- **Language:** English
- **Official Website:** https://crawlygames.com/draft-of-darkness
- **Steam Application ID:** 1380650
- **OpenCritic ID:** 15406
- **IGDB ID:** draft-of-darkness (ID: 137247)

## FAQs
**What type of gameplay does Draft of Darkness offer?**
Draft of Darkness is a hybrid title that combines elements of role-playing (RPG) and strategy gaming. It is designed exclusively as a single-player experience.

**On which platforms can Draft of Darkness be played?**
The game is available on Microsoft Windows and Linux. It is distributed digitally through the Steam platform.

**When was Draft of Darkness released?**
The video game was published on August 23, 2023.

## Why It Matters
*Draft of Darkness* represents a specific niche in the 2023 gaming landscape: a strategy-RPG hybrid with native support for Linux alongside Windows. Its release contributed to the growing library of RPGs available on the Steam platform that prioritize single-player mechanics. The title maintains a presence across a wide variety of tracking and review aggregators, indicating a recognized footprint in the digital distribution ecosystem.

## Notable For
- **Genre Hybridization:** Combines distinct "Role-playing" and "Strategy" classifications rather than adhering to a single genre.
- **Linux Support:** Distinctly supports the Linux operating system, a platform often omitted by mainstream releases.
- **Digital-First Distribution:** Exclusively distributed via digital channels, specifically Steam.
- **Extensive Database Tracking:** The game is indexed by over 15 distinct gaming databases and aggregators, ranging from OpenCritic to specialized Linux gaming databases like TuxDB and GamingOnLinux.

## Body

### Classification and Gameplay
*Draft of Darkness* is officially classified as an instance of a video game. It operates within two primary genres: the role-playing video game and the strategy video game. The gameplay is strictly structured around a single-player mode, offering an isolated experience without multiplayer components. The primary language of the work is English.

### Release and Distribution
The title entered the market on August 23, 2023. Its distribution is handled entirely through digital formats, with Steam listed as the primary distributor. The game can be accessed via its Steam Application ID 1380650. An official web presence is maintained at `crawlygames.com/draft-of-darkness`.

### Platform Availability
The software is compatible with two major desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows and Linux. This cross-platform compatibility is a key technical property, verified by multiple database sources including Steam and TuxDB.

### Database Identifiers and Profiles
*Draft of Darkness* possesses a comprehensive digital footprint across various gaming industry databases and trackers.

**Review Aggregators and Guides:**
- **OpenCritic:** ID 15406
- **IGDB (Internet Game Database):** ID `draft-of-darkness` (Numeric ID 137247)
- **GameSpot:** ID `draft-of-darkness`
- **MobyGames:** ID 211752
- **GamersGlobal:** ID 182210

**Community and Tracking:**
- **Steam:** Application ID 1380650
- **RAWG:** ID `draft-of-darkness`
- **HowLongToBeat:** ID 96948
- **VGList:** ID 63132
- **IsThereAnyDeal:** ID `draft-of-darkness`
- **Stopgame:** ID `draft_of_darkness`
- **GamerProfiles:** ID `LY2Qp`

**Linux-Specific Resources:**
- **TuxDB:** ID 9699
- **GamingOnLinux:** Database ID 20295

**Asset and Media Archives:**
- **SteamGridDB:** ID 5265713
- **GOG Dreamlist:** ID `draft-of-darkness-2023`

## References

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