The Darkness II
An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.
- Released
- 2012
- Developer
- Digital Extremes
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 77
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is The Darkness II?
An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.
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 | 8 February 2012 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Action |
| Languages | 7 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was The Darkness II 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
- Partial 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 | partial support |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | 17+ |
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 The Darkness II
24 games overlap with The Darkness II on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, BioShock 2 Remastered and Resident Evil Village.
Common questions about The Darkness II
What platforms is The Darkness II on?
The Darkness II is available on PC. It first released in 2012.
How much does The Darkness II 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 The Darkness II?
92% of 21,054 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 The Darkness II?
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 The Darkness II work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Darkness II as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made The Darkness II?
The Darkness II was developed by Digital Extremes and published by 2K.