The Darkness II Price History and Player Count

The Darkness II

Steam app 67370

The Darkness II

Digital ExtremesFeb 6, 2012Action

$29.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • FPS
  • Action
  • Gore
  • Dark
  • Shooter
  • Singleplayer
  • Horror
  • Co-op
  • First-Person
  • Violent
Playing now
47
Updated 2 hours ago
24-hour peak
47
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
12,604
Mar 27, 2018
Steam reviews
91%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

The Darkness II player count chart

The Darkness II has very few players on Steam right now (47). Its all-time peak was 12,604.

History from Feb 6, 2012

The Darkness II monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026n/a-3-3.53%82
October 202636-9-20%85
September 202645+44+55%124
August 2026n/a-2-2.44%80
July 2026n/a+0+0%82
June 2026n/a+23+38.98%82
May 2026n/a-36-37.89%59
April 2026n/a+29+43.94%95
March 2026n/a-46-41.07%66
February 2026n/a+44+64.71%112
January 2026n/a-7-9.33%68
December 2025n/a-82-52.23%75
November 2025n/a+2+1.29%157
October 2025n/a+106+216.33%155
September 2025n/a+3+6.52%49
August 2025n/a-27-36.99%46
July 2025n/a+5+7.35%73
June 2025n/a+15+28.3%68
May 2025n/a-2-3.64%53
April 2025n/a-19-25.68%55
March 2025n/a-127-63.18%74
February 2025n/a+142+240.68%201
January 2025n/a-2-3.28%59
December 2024n/a-65-51.59%61
November 2024n/a-20-13.7%126
October 2024n/a+97+197.96%146
September 2024n/a+0+0%49
August 2024n/a-7-12.5%49
July 2024n/a+0+0%56
June 2024n/a+12+27.27%56
May 2024n/a-4-8.33%44
April 2024n/a-34-41.46%48
March 2024n/a-82-50%82
February 2024n/a+112+215.38%164
January 2024n/a-5-8.77%52
December 2023n/a-17-22.97%57
November 2023n/a+9+13.85%74
October 2023n/a+23+54.76%65
September 2023n/a-2-4.55%42
August 2023n/a+4+10%44
July 2023n/a+1+2.56%40
June 2023n/a-6-13.33%39
May 2023n/a-4-8.16%45
April 2023n/a-13-20.97%49
March 2023n/a-77-55.4%62
February 2023n/a+87+167.31%139
January 2023n/a+1+1.96%52
December 2022n/a-2-3.77%51
November 2022n/a-11-17.19%53
October 2022n/a+3+4.92%64
September 2022n/a+2+3.39%61
August 2022n/a-14-19.18%59
July 2022n/a+1+1.39%73
June 2022n/a-4-5.26%72
May 2022n/a+17+28.81%76
April 2022n/a-2-3.28%59
March 2022n/a-98-61.64%61
February 2022n/a+77+93.9%159
January 2022n/a+17+26.15%82
December 2021n/a-24-26.97%65
November 2021n/a-2-2.2%89
October 2021n/a+31+51.67%91
September 2021n/a-5-7.69%60
August 2021n/a+12+22.64%65
July 2021n/a-5-8.62%53
June 2021n/a-8-12.12%58
May 2021n/a+4+6.45%66
April 2021n/a-13-17.33%62
March 2021n/a-168-69.14%75
February 2021n/a+169+228.38%243
January 2021n/a+1+1.37%74
December 2020n/a-9-10.98%73
November 2020n/a+10+13.89%82
October 2020n/a+3+4.35%72
September 2020n/a+2+2.99%69
August 2020n/a-10-12.99%67
July 2020n/a-4-4.94%77
June 2020n/a-21-20.59%81
May 2020n/a-16-13.56%102
April 2020n/a-65-35.52%118
March 2020n/a+94+105.62%183
February 2020n/a-8-8.25%89
January 2020n/a+22+29.33%97
December 2019n/a-6-7.41%75
November 2019n/a+12+17.39%81
October 2019n/a-8-10.39%69
September 2019n/a-36-31.86%77
August 2019n/a+28+32.94%113
July 2019n/a-11-11.46%85
June 2019n/a-48-33.33%96
May 2019n/a+3+2.13%144
April 2019n/a+26+22.61%141
March 2019n/a-52-31.14%115
February 2019n/a+55+49.11%167
January 2019n/a-8-6.67%112
December 2018n/a-9-6.98%120
November 2018n/a+2+1.57%129
October 2018n/a-14-9.93%127
September 2018n/a-6-4.08%141
August 2018n/a-40-21.39%147
July 2018n/a-51-21.43%187
June 2018n/a-139-36.87%238
May 2018n/a-2,480-86.8%377
April 2018n/a-9,747-77.33%2,857
March 2018n/a+12,510+13308.51%12,604
February 2018n/a+14+17.5%94
January 2018n/a-35-30.43%80
December 2017n/a-453-79.75%115
November 2017n/a+469+473.74%568
October 2017n/a+42+73.68%99
September 2017n/a-10-14.93%57
August 2017n/a-33-33%67
July 2017n/a-6-5.66%100
June 2017n/a+34+47.22%106
May 2017n/a-32-30.77%72
April 2017n/a-459-81.53%104
March 2017n/a+485+621.79%563
February 2017n/a-21-21.21%78
January 2017n/a+5+5.32%99
December 2016n/a-155-62.25%94
November 2016n/a-47-15.88%249
October 2016n/a+181+157.39%296
September 2016n/a-238-67.42%115
August 2016n/a-102-22.42%353
July 2016n/a+270+145.95%455
June 2016n/a+113+156.94%185
May 2016n/a-3-4%72
April 2016n/a-17-18.48%75
March 2016n/a-328-78.1%92
February 2016n/a-117-21.79%420
January 2016n/a+323+150.93%537
December 2015n/a+13+6.47%214
November 2015n/a+24+13.56%201
October 2015n/a+84+90.32%177
September 2015n/a-511-84.6%93
August 2015n/a+513+563.74%604
July 2015n/a-231-71.74%91
June 2015n/a+220+215.69%322
May 2015n/a-27-20.93%102
April 2015n/a-468-78.39%129
March 2015n/a+478+401.68%597
February 2015n/a-54-31.21%119
January 2015n/a-211-54.95%173
December 2014n/a+52+15.66%384
November 2014n/a+154+86.52%332
October 2014n/a-113-38.83%178
September 2014n/a-1,912-86.79%291
August 2014n/a+911+70.51%2,203
July 2014n/a+1,186+1118.87%1,292
June 2014n/a+25+30.86%106
May 2014n/a-2-2.41%81
April 2014n/a+1+1.22%83
March 2014n/a-20-19.61%82
February 2014n/a-497-82.97%102
January 2014n/a+201+50.5%599
December 2013n/a+177+80.09%398
November 2013n/a+45+25.57%221
October 2013n/a+75+74.26%176
September 2013n/a-789-88.65%101
August 2013n/a+793+817.53%890
July 2013n/a-5-4.9%97
June 2013n/a+8+8.51%102
May 2013n/a-28-22.95%94
April 2013n/a-29-19.21%122
March 2013n/a+21+16.15%151
February 2013n/a-38-22.62%130
January 2013n/a+2+1.2%168
December 2012n/a-219-56.88%166
November 2012n/a+82+27.06%385
October 2012n/a-935-75.53%303
September 2012n/a+559+82.33%1,238
August 2012n/a-666-49.52%679
July 2012n/a-1,460-52.05%1,345
February 2012n/an/an/a2,805

How many people are playing The Darkness II?

At this moment The Darkness II has 47 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #4,327 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 47 players. Today's peak is 16% below its 30-day average daily peak of 56.

The Darkness II player count trend

Over the last 30 days The Darkness II averaged a daily peak of 56 players, down 19% compared with the 30 days before (69). Its highest point this month (85) is 46% below the same period last year (157). In its first month after release (Feb 6, 2012) it peaked at 2,805 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 12,604, set on Mar 27, 2018.

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About The Darkness II

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

Developer
Digital Extremes
Publisher
2K
Released
Feb 6, 2012
Genre
Action
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
7 languages, 7 with full audio

The Darkness II price history

$29.99
price now (US)
$2.99
lowest recorded (-90%) · Oct 20, 2026
-90%
typical sale discount · 2 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Darkness II is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 90% off (around $3.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $2.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.

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The Darkness II reviews over time

91% Very Positive91% of 19,772 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

The Darkness II achievements

The Darkness II has 50 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 24.1% of them; the rarest, You've Made My Hit List, is held by 5.0% of players.

  • Jackie's Got TalentPurchase a Talent in the single player campaign83.7%
  • Cheque Please!Hidden achievement74.7%
  • I'm Just Getting StartedHidden achievement59.6%
  • Mmmm Essence!Pick up 5 Relics in the single player campaign50.9%
  • Escape the BrotherhoodHidden achievement49.5%
  • Storm the MansionHidden achievement47.5%
  • One Flew Over...Hidden achievement47.0%
  • Sweet RevengeHidden achievement43.9%
  • Versatile KillerKill enemies in 5 different ways within 30 seconds43.6%
  • Karma's a BitchKill a shielded enemy with his own shield38.0%
  • Date NightHidden achievement37.7%
  • Allies in Strange PlacesHidden achievement37.4%
  • Back in the SaddleHidden achievement37.1%
  • Step into Hell...Hidden achievement36.1%
  • The Bird is the WordAvoid being run over in the parking garage35.9%
  • Free the MindFinish the game on any difficulty35.3%
  • ExecutionerKill 50 enemies with Executions while playing as Jackie34.9%
  • Decisions, DecisionsHidden achievement32.7%
  • Impish DelightKill 15 enemies while playing as the Darkling26.3%
  • Cut and RunKill 50 enemies with the Demon Arm Slash attack26.1%
  • Ready for the Big LeaguesKill 50 enemies with thrown objects25.8%
  • This Kid's Got PotentialMax out 1 of Jackie's Talent Trees23.3%
  • One Man ArmyKill 25 enemies while being dragged from the restaurant, without dying or restarting checkpoint20.7%
  • Burned His MansionKill Luigi Palladino19.1%
  • CowardKill Cedro Valdez16.6%
  • Carnie KidEarn a score of over 1000 in each of the carnival games16.4%
  • Dark NinjutsuComplete a mission as Inugami14.8%
  • 2 Guys 1 PoleKill 2 enemies with one javelin13.1%
  • Bonnie & Clyde WannabesKill Jean-Luc Lambert and Amelie Dubois13.1%
  • Hell Hath No Fury...Complete a mission as Shoshanna12.7%
  • It's 12pm Somewhere!Complete a mission as Jimmy11.4%
  • Voodoo is More Than DollsComplete a mission as JP11.4%
  • Should Have Called 555-2368…Hidden achievement11.2%
  • The Brotherhood CrumblesComplete Vendettas Campaign10.5%
  • Whipping BoyKill Frank Marshall9.6%
  • Truly TalentedMax out 3 of Jackie's Talent Trees8.7%
  • Talent ShowMax out all of Jackie's Talent Trees7.7%
  • Dark AkimboKill 100 enemies while dual wielding 2 different guns while playing as Jackie7.1%
  • That's Why I'm the BossImpress Dolfo in two different ways6.8%
  • Suck It UpKill 50 enemies with Black Hole while playing as Jackie6.7%
  • The Swarm KingKill 50 enemies who are swarmed while playing as Jackie6.5%
  • Don of DarknessFinish the game on Don difficulty6.3%
  • The Old GibberKill 100 enemies with Gun Channeling while playing as Jackie6.3%
  • RomanticReal guys know how to dance6.0%
  • Embraced the DarknessIn Vendettas, acquire all the talents for one character5.9%
  • At Home in the DarkFinish all chapters in New Game+ on any difficulty5.7%
  • Technical DifficultiesKill the NewsWatch 6 team of Tom Dawson, Bud Langley and Sara Stephens5.7%
  • Skeet ShootThrow an enemy into the air and kill him with gunfire before he lands5.6%
  • Relic HunterFind all 29 Relics in the single player campaign5.2%
  • You've Made My Hit ListComplete 6 Hit List exclusive missions5.0%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

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Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

The Darkness II FAQ

Is The Darkness II dead?

The Darkness II has very few players on Steam right now (47). Its all-time peak was 12,604.

How many people play The Darkness II?

47 people are playing The Darkness II on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 47 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for The Darkness II?

The Darkness II reached its all-time Steam peak of 12,604 concurrent players on Mar 27, 2018.

Is The Darkness II growing or declining?

The Darkness II is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 56, down 19% compared with the previous 30 days.

How much does The Darkness II cost?

The Darkness II costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price The Darkness II has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for The Darkness II on Steam is $2.99 (90% off), on Oct 20, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.

Is The Darkness II on sale right now?

No, The Darkness II is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 90%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 90%.

Is The Darkness II good?

Steam players rate The Darkness II Very Positive: 91% of 19,772 reviews are positive.

When did The Darkness II come out?

The Darkness II was released on Steam on Feb 6, 2012.

Who made The Darkness II?

The Darkness II was developed by Digital Extremes and published by 2K.

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