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 GUTTED: Infested Crypts
The Darkness II and GUTTED: Infested Crypts 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 14 years older than GUTTED: Infested Crypts (2026). The Darkness II has co-op; GUTTED: Infested Crypts does not. 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 GUTTED: Infested Crypts
Choose GUTTED: Infested Crypts if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GUTTED: Infested Crypts launched in 2026.
Both The Darkness II and GUTTED: Infested Crypts 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 |  GUTTED: Infested Crypts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.6% positive (3,614 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Extremes | SLAM AWAY GAMES |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Darkness II (2012) is 14 years older than GUTTED: Infested Crypts (2026).
- The Darkness II has co-op; GUTTED: Infested Crypts does not.
- The Darkness II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GUTTED: Infested Crypts has no Deck rating yet.
The Darkness II vs GUTTED: Infested Crypts — FAQ
- Should I play The Darkness II or GUTTED: Infested Crypts first?
- If you want chronology, The Darkness II (2012) came out before GUTTED: Infested Crypts (2026). 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 GUTTED: Infested Crypts 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 GUTTED: Infested Crypts have multiplayer like The Darkness II?
- No. The Darkness II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while GUTTED: Infested Crypts is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Darkness II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Darkness II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GUTTED: Infested Crypts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.