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Darksiders Genesis

Darksiders Genesis

DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.

82%
Very Positive
DeveloperAirship Syndicate
PublisherTHQ Nordic
Release DateDec 5, 2019
$29.99
Peak Players6.3K
Metacritic77
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Darksiders Genesis successfully pivots the franchise into a top-down perspective, blending twin-stick shooting with classic hack-and-slash combat that shines in cooperative play. While it retains the series' iconic art style and lore, the experience is frequently marred by frustrating platforming segments and a camera system that struggles with the isometric view.

Pros

  • Engaging hybrid of twin-stick shooting and traditional hack-and-slash combat.90%
  • Strong cooperative gameplay that makes the campaign more enjoyable with a friend.85%
  • High-quality art direction, visuals, and soundtrack consistent with the Darksiders franchise.80%
  • Substantial amount of content with over 15 hours of dungeon exploration and puzzles.70%

Cons

  • Frustrating platforming and puzzle sections that are hindered by poor camera angles.95%
  • Technical issues including buggy boss encounters and occasional mechanical breaks.75%
  • Underdeveloped story and character writing, particularly regarding the introduction of Strife.60%
  • Forced backtracking due to essential exploration skills being locked until very late in the game.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers emphasize that despite the camera angle, this is not a loot-driven ARPG like Diablo.
  • The game features a specific difficulty achievement for players seeking a pure challenge.
Confidence: 72%
Based on the 74 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 10, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
46
Peak · last 90 days
241
All-time peak
6.3K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$4.49since Jan 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
74%
All-time positive
82%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews13.8K
Positive: 11.3K (82%)Negative: 2.5K (18%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

18h

Avg Playtime at Review

82%

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