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Darksiders™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2010

Should you play it?

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

What works

  • Engaging story and lore
  • Satisfying hack and slash combat
  • Varied puzzles and exploration
  • Good character progression and upgrades
  • Strong art direction and atmosphere

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive puzzles can be tedious
  • Some technical bugs and achievement issues
  • Limited graphical options
  • Some bosses are easy or underwhelming
  • Controls better with gamepad than keyboard/mouse

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Shadow Warrior

  • Stray Blade

  • Darksiders Warmastered Edition

  • God of War Ragnarök

  • Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition

  • The Morrigan

Less expressive

Games that feels like Darksiders™ but with less self-expression and customization

  • Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

  • Skydance's BEHEMOTH

  • Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

  • Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

More intense

Games that feels like Darksiders™ but with a more intense feel

  • Bayonetta

  • Dead Space™ 2

  • Mortal Sin

  • Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

  • Painkiller: Black Edition

  • Lies of P

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Darksiders™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026