Shooter · 2007
The Darkness
In short: The Darkness is a Shooter game by Starbreeze Studios, released in 2007 on PlayStation and Xbox. It takes about 16 hours to beat. Critics rate it 81/100.
The Darkness is a first-person action/horror shooter with a twist: You are the horror! You will step into the shoes of Jackie Estacado, a mafia hit-man who becomes the latest bearer of the Darkness, a powerful demonic entity, on his 21st birthday. Having his fill with life as a thug and struggling to control the…
Key facts
- Released
- 25 June 2007
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 16 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Starbreeze Studios
- Publisher
- 2K Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 81
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2007 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 16h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Darkness?
Expect about 16 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Darkness with friends?
No, The Darkness is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Darkness on?
The Darkness is available on PlayStation and Xbox.
Is The Darkness a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 81.
What games are like The Darkness?
In the same spirit: The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, Payday 3 and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.
