How many people are playing The Darkness II right now?

42 people are playing The Darkness II on Steam right now, making it the 3765th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 79 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is The Darkness II's all-time peak player count?

The Darkness II's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 12,606, reached in March 2018.

Is The Darkness II good? What do Steam reviews say?

91% of 8,293 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does The Darkness II cost on Steam?

The Darkness II costs $29.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $1.49.

Does The Darkness II work on Steam Deck?

The Darkness II is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

The Darkness II

by Digital Extremes · published by 2K · Released Feb 9, 2012

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#3,765

▲ 5.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

91% positive

Very Positive8,293 reviews

Owners (est.)2M–5M

24h peak

Highest seen12,606

Mar 20188.7 years ago

Price on Steam

$29.99

Lowest ever $1.49 Oct 2025

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Players +5.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 11:20 UTC · tracking since 2012-07-01

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Reviews

91% positive of 8,293 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant
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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Nov 1, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC
Build 11598the current build when we started tracking10.2 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Mar 29, 2012
PatchThe Darkness 2 Update Released
Updates to The Darkness 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include: - Widescreen FOV (Field of View) support - Various fixes for extra-wide resolutions - Title now retains a ve…

Other news (19)

Oct 1, 2026
Cozy Up with 2K: The Autumn Sale is Live on Steam! Save Big Through Oct 8.*
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/4128336/66a2bcaddd03b0f7481eaf24a784f4e18d4652b7.jpgAs the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles in, that familiar feeling returns: the golden hour after school or work, rushing home to drop your bag, power up …
Oct 21, 2024
Bundle and save on 2K horror games!
Get spooked with the 2K Horror Bundle! Get 4 great games in one exclusive Steam special offer. Unlock the ultimate horror experience. Limited time offer - don’t miss out!* *Offer ends 10:00am PST on November 4, 2024. Terms apply.
Jan 24, 2019
A Panel Shaped Screen: which run of The Darkness should you read?
A Panel Shaped Screen is a monthly column where Giada Zavarise explores how comics and video games inspire each other. This week she looks at how The Darkness was adapted, and which run of the comic would suit you the best. The Darkness II is a game about bein…
Mar 27, 2018
The Darkness 2 is currently free on PC
For a very limited time (just over a day and a half at the time of writing), PC owners are able to snag a free copy of what I, personally, would deem one of the most overlooked games of the last few years - The Darkness 2 . Head over to Humble today and you ca…
Mar 26, 2018
Gulp it down: The Darkness 2 is free right now
Aug 8, 2015
Daily Deal - The Darkness II, 80% Off
Today's Deal: Save 80% on The Darkness II !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
Aug 14, 2014
Weekend Deal - The Darkness II, 80% Off
Save 80% on The Darkness II as part of this week's Weekend Deal*! 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, mod…
Jan 16, 2014
Daily Deal - The Darkness II, 75% Off
Today's Deal: Save 75% on The Darkness II !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Saturday at 10AM Pacific Time
Dec 9, 2013
Daily Deal - The Darkness II, 75% Off
Today's Deal: Save 75% on The Darkness II !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time
Aug 5, 2013
Daily Deal - The Darkness II, 75% Off
Today's Deal: Save 75% on The Darkness II !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
Jan 4, 2013
Tina’s Top Ten Games Of 2012
Last year was supposed to be the year I got a beast of a PC set up in my tiny apartment. It didn't end up being that year. 2013 will be, though, PC gods willing. So even though I missed out on games that looked right up my alley—like Hotline Miami or Nat…
Oct 29, 2012
STEAM HALLOWEEN SALE ON NOW
Freaks of the night, rejoice! Steam has unleashed monster savings on ghoulish (and not so creepy) titles. From now until about the time all the pumpkins are smashed*, over 80 titles (including The Walking Dead, Bioshock, Left 4 Dead, and many more) are availab…
Aug 30, 2012
Weekend Deal - The Darkness II, 75% off
Act now and save 75% on The Darkness II during the Weekend Deal! 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, mode…
Jul 15, 2012
STEAM SUMMER SALE DAY FOUR
The Steam Summer Sale continues today with huge savings throughout the store! Today's Daily Deals Include: * Saints Row: The Third ; * The Darkness II ; * The Walking Dead ; * The Hitman series ; * The Mount & Blade series ; * Serious Sam 3: BFE ; * Cities XL …
Mar 8, 2012
2K Games Publisher Weekend - Day One
The 2K Games Publisher Weekend begins today with discounts of up to 50% off on the entire 2K Catalog *! Additionally, each day will bring a new Daily Deal with even deeper discounts! Today only, take 75% off the entire Borderlands franchise ! Be sure to check …
Feb 9, 2012
Wot I Think: The Darkness II
First-person shooter The Darkness II is out in the US, and tomorrow in the UK, and I’ve played it through to the gruesome end. Past the gruesome beginning, via the gruesome middle. How does all that grue hold up? Well, wipe away the lung and take a seat,…
Feb 8, 2012
The Darkness II: The Kotaku Review
The first Darkness game was released in 2007. With some original ideas for the genre and a setting that wasn't space or a war, it was a surprise hit, and people still say nice things about it today. The second Darkness game was released in 2012. It's...well...…
Feb 7, 2012
The Darkness II Weathers the Hellish Attentions of Game Reviewers
There are plenty of things you can do with a tentacle besides porn, and The Darkness II has them all covered. Jackie Estacado has gone through hell; now he faces an even greater challenge: Critics. There's something living inside mobster Jackie Estacado, born …
Jan 24, 2012
The Darkness II Demo Released
The Demo for The Darkness II is now available to play on Steam! Get an early taste of this intense first person shooter inspired by the popular comic book series that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural ho…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 91% on 2026-11-01 → 91% today (8,293 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$29.99
Oct 31, 2026Sale −90%$2.99 (was $29.99)

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Demo

Free on Steam. The demo has its own app, so its players are counted separately.

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The Darkness II player count and quick facts

How many people are playing The Darkness II right now?: 42 people are playing The Darkness II on Steam right now, making it the 3765th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 79 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is The Darkness II's all-time peak player count?: The Darkness II's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 12,606, reached in March 2018.
Is The Darkness II good? What do Steam reviews say?: 91% of 8,293 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does The Darkness II cost on Steam?: The Darkness II costs $29.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $1.49.
Does The Darkness II work on Steam Deck?: The Darkness II is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.