Dark Souls: Remastered

Does Dark Souls: Remastered run on Windows 11, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. Source
Windows 10	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. Source
Windows 7	Yes. The store lists it in the system requirements. Source
Linux	Through Proton: ProtonDB rates it Platinum (runs perfectly out of the box). Source
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. Source

Minimum operating system on the store page: Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1. What these mean.

Synopsis

An updated release of FromSoftware's 2011 action role-playing game set in the decaying kingdom of Lordran. You guide a cursed undead warrior through a connected world of dangerous enemies and large bosses, resting at bonfires and learning from repeated deaths. The remaster adds higher resolution, a smoother frame rate and online co-op and invasions.

What people say

Critics welcomed the sharper visuals and steadier 60 fps, and the original's level design, atmosphere and tough but fair combat still earn praise. Criticism focused on how few changes there are, with some calling it a re-release, plus leftover bugs, unfinished late-game areas and weak anti-cheat on PC. Opinions differed on whether the price is justified for returning players. Steam players rate it Very Positive.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

• ✓ Sold today from an official store
• ✓ Runs on current Windows without fan patches
• ? Single-player works without an internet connection (not checked yet)
• ? All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks) (not checked yet)
• ? Supports modern resolutions and widescreen (not checked yet)
• ✓ Full controller support or remappable controls
• ✓ Steam Deck Verified or Playable, or a native handheld version
• ✓ No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
• ✓ No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
• ? No known game-breaking bugs in the current version (not checked yet)

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked with a question mark count once someone has checked them.

Design today

Not judged yet. Someone has to play it first: we check whether the controls, menus, saving, onboarding, pacing and camera still feel good next to games made today.

Sources

1. Steam: DARK SOULS: REMASTERED store page
2. Metacritic: Dark Souls Remastered
3. Cubed3: Dark Souls Remastered review (PC)
4. Wikipedia: Dark Souls (includes Remastered reception)