Choose The Darkness II
Choose The Darkness II if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,614 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Darkness II vs Ghost Terminator
The Darkness II and Ghost Terminator both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. The Darkness II (2012) is 10 years older than Ghost Terminator (2022). Ghost Terminator is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Darkness II (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Ghost Terminator
Choose Ghost Terminator if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghost Terminator launched in 2022.
Both The Darkness II and Ghost Terminator sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Darkness II |  Ghost Terminator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.6% positive (3,614 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Extremes | Mauricio Guzinski |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Darkness II (2012) is 10 years older than Ghost Terminator (2022).
- Ghost Terminator is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Darkness II (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Darkness II has co-op; Ghost Terminator does not.
- The Darkness II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ghost Terminator has no Deck rating yet.
The Darkness II vs Ghost Terminator — FAQ
- Should I play The Darkness II or Ghost Terminator first?
- If you want chronology, The Darkness II (2012) came out before Ghost Terminator (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Darkness II and Ghost Terminator similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Ghost Terminator have multiplayer like The Darkness II?
- No. The Darkness II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Ghost Terminator is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Darkness II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Darkness II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ghost Terminator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.