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Games Like The Darkness II

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Singleplayer, Atmospheric.

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

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 20,649 reviews
Released: 2012-02-09
Developer: Digital Extremes
Publisher: 2K
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 73%

Overview

The Darkness II is a standout title for its unique 'quad-wielding' combat mechanics, blending visceral supernatural powers with a gritty, comic-book-inspired crime narrative. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same blend of intense first-person action, dark supernatural themes, and high-octane, gore-filled combat.

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  50. #50 Painkiller: Black Edition
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 2,251 reviews2007
    Dev: People Can FlyPub: Prime Matter
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

    Why similar: Gore 34.7%, FPS 30%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 6.7%, Horror 4.1%

  51. #51 Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth
    70% matchMixed68% of 3,295 reviews2009
    Dev: Headfirst ProductionsPub: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

    Why similar: FPS 27.3%, Horror 24.6%, Gore 14.1%, First-Person 9.2%, Shooter 4.4%

  52. #52 Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 48,589 reviews2012
    Dev: TreyarchPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

    Why similar: FPS 44.8%, Shooter 13%, Co-op 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 10.2%

  53. #53 Legendary
    70% matchMixed56% of 2,674 reviews2008
    Dev: Spark UnlimitedPub: SouthPeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    All creatures of ancient myth, legend and lore are real — they've just been sealed away for thousands of years inside Pandora's Box, waiting... When a thief named Deckard is hired to steal an ancient artifact, he unwittingly triggers a war between man and myth.

    Why similar: FPS 56%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Horror 6.3%, First-Person 5.3%

  54. #54 Saints Row 2
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 21,287 reviews2009
    Dev: VolitionPub: Deep Silver
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

    Why similar: Co-op 35.3%, Action 27.7%, Shooter 18.5%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%

  55. #55 Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 42,786 reviews2013
    Dev: TechlandPub: Techland Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

    Why similar: FPS 48.4%, Gore 12.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 8.3%, Violent 5.1%

  56. #56 Serious Sam 4
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 17,240 reviews2020
    Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

    Why similar: FPS 29.3%, Gore 28.4%, Co-op 10.7%, Shooter 9%, Violent 7.2%

  57. #57 Jack Holmes : Master of Puppets
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 164 reviews2024
    Dev: @TonyDevGamePub: indie.io
    Windows

    Survival Horror in first person where you must manage your ammunition well, explore varied scenarios and face nightmarish beings, while investigating the macabre experiments with children, the result of a mind unhinged by madness and family loss.

    Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Gore 20.9%, Shooter 11%, Horror 7.9%, Dark 7.3%

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