The Darkness II

Released Feb 2012

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

91% positive · 21K reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Where to buy

Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $29.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $29.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $29.99

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Evaluation

The Darkness II launched on February 9, 2012 as a complete, standalone single-player and co-op experience. The store description describes only the base game's features — a single-player campaign and a 4-player co-op mode — with no mention of downloadable content, seasonal content, or post-launch additions. There are no developer news posts with any development-relevant statements, no DLC listings, and no announcements of future content. The game shipped as a finished product and has received no post-launch content updates from Digital Extremes or publisher 2K. It remains purchasable on Steam today.

Evidence

Store description details a complete single-player narrative and 4-player co-op campaign with no mention of DLC, expansions, or post-launch content plans.

description · Feb 9, 2012 source content shipped

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Game released February 9, 2012 with no Early Access flag, no unreleased DLC listed, and no upcoming content indicators.

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Details

Developer

Digital Extremes

Publisher

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

FPS Action Gore Shooter Dark Horror First-Person Violent Atmospheric Story Rich Supernatural Comic Book Short Multiple Endings Adventure

About this game

Inspired by the popular comic book series produced by Top Cow Productions, Inc., The Darkness II is an intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Players will be taken down the brutal and personal path of Jackie Estacado, head of a New York crime family and wielder of an ancient and ruthless force of chaos and destruction known as The Darkness.

It’s been two years since Jackie Estacado used The Darkness to kill the men responsible for his girlfriend’s murder. He’s been unable to shake the memory of Jenny’s death since bottling up his supernatural power and now The Darkness wants out. A sudden, unprovoked attack by a mysterious organization known as the Brotherhood heralds the start of a full-scale war and opens the door for The Darkness to reemerge, setting Jackie on a journey to hell and worse.

Key Features

4-Player Co-op Campaign - Play as one of four unique characters each capable of wielding weapons infused with Darkness powers.
Quad-Wielding Chaos - Slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with the Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons, adding a new dimension to the FPS category.
Harness an Unstoppable Power - Master the Demon Arms and summon the powers of The Darkness for even more explosive gameplay.
Kill the Lights - The vicious powers of The Darkness manifest only in the shadows so use the environment to your advantage and watch out for enemies who will use light as a weapon.
Intense and Personal Journey - Experience a dark, twisted and gripping story written exclusively for the game by acclaimed comic book author Paul Jenkins whose credits also include The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, and the original The Darkness game.
Distinctive Graphic-Noir Style - Graphic novel shading and color combined with the dramatic lighting of film noir pays tribute to the source material and brings the pages of the comic series to life. Inspired by the popular comic book series created by Top Cow.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026