The Darkness II
Developed by Digital Extremes · Published by 2K
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Digital Extremes, published by 2K — single-player, multi-player, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Darkness II.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
- Memory: 1.5GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 10GB
- Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
- Sound: DirectX Compatible
- Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download)
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 10GB
- Video Card: 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX
- Sound: DirectX Compatible
- Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download)
Supported languages (7)
The Darkness II FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Darkness II?
Steam classifies The Darkness II as a Action game, developed by Digital Extremes. An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.
How much does The Darkness II cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Darkness II at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Darkness II single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Darkness II: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Darkness II on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Darkness II for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Darkness II out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 9, 2012.
What platforms is The Darkness II on?
The Darkness II is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Darkness II single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op.
How much does The Darkness II cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Does The Darkness II have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for The Darkness II.
What is The Darkness II's Metacritic score?
The Darkness II has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Darkness II?
The Darkness II is developed by Digital Extremes and published by 2K.
Where to get The Darkness II
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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