Dead of Darkness 2 vs The Darkness II: Not the Same Game
Dead of Darkness 2 (2D survival horror, Retrofiction Games) is not The Darkness II (2012 shooter). How to tell them apart and avoid the wrong wiki.
How can I tell Dead of Darkness 2 from The Darkness II?
| Dead of Darkness 2 | The Darkness II | |
|---|---|---|
| Genre | Isometric 2D survival horror | First-person shooter |
| Developer | Retrofiction Games (solo developer) | Digital Extremes |
| Status | Announced Oct 2026, no date | Released 2012 |
| Setting | Goldren Creek, Pennsylvania, 1985 | Modern-day, based on the Top Cow comic |
| Protagonist | Jun Takehara | Jackie Estacado |
| Codes / mods | None; single-player story game | Not applicable to this wiki |
Check the Steam store page if you are not sure which one you are looking at.
Why does this site cover Dead of Darkness 2 only?
This is an unofficial fan wiki for Dead of Darkness 2 by Retrofiction Games. The Darkness II is covered by its own community resources — look for the dedicated wiki rather than this one. The similar names are the reason this page exists.
Where do I start for Dead of Darkness 2?
Screenshots: official Steam store page, © Retrofiction Games. Used for identification and commentary.
FAQ
Is Dead of Darkness 2 related to The Darkness II?
Why do search results mix them up?
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