Darksiders Genesis
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
- Released
- 2019
- Developer
- Airship Syndicate
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 77
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 15 GB
What is Darksiders Genesis?
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 4 December 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Airship Syndicate |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Languages | 13 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Darksiders Genesis received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
None declared
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Yes |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 15 GB |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Darksiders Genesis
24 games overlap with Darksiders Genesis on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, Titan Quest Anniversary Edition and Victor Vran ARPG.
Common questions about Darksiders Genesis
What platforms is Darksiders Genesis on?
Darksiders Genesis is available on PC. It first released in 2019.
How much does Darksiders Genesis cost?
$29.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Darksiders Genesis?
82% of 13,697 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Darksiders Genesis?
77 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Darksiders Genesis work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Darksiders Genesis as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Darksiders Genesis download?
15 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.