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An image showing Strife in Darksiders Genesis.
ⓘ Airship Syndicate
An image showing Strife in Darksiders Genesis.
Darksiders Genesis is an action-adventure game that takes place before the events of Darksiders, released in 2010. In this game, you control two characters with different playstyles and must stop Lucifer. But to achieve this, you’ll need to upgrade your gear and use various skills.

The Darksiders franchise is loved by many gamers, and if you want to dive into an adventure that takes place before the events of the first game, released on January 5, 2010, Darksiders Genesis is currently 85% off on Steam for the first time. Indeed, it is available for $4.49, while its original price is $29.99, and this offer is valid until May 10, 2026, according to SteamDB.

Published by THQ Nordic on December 5, 2019, and developed by Airship Syndicate, this game allows you to embody the fourth horseman, Strife, and the powerful swordsman War, in a world where your goal is to stop Lucifer, who threatens the Balance. Therefore, gathering information and defeating each enemy will be crucial to preserving peace.

With a top-down perspective, you can switch between War and Strife to vary your fights. A new campaign is also available to help you understand the origins of the Seven Seals. In addition, you can upgrade your weapons, acquire new abilities, and use items that boost your stats.

An image showing a boss battle in Darksiders Genesis.
ⓘ Airship Syndicate
An image showing a boss battle in Darksiders Genesis.
An image showing a environment in Darksiders Genesis.
ⓘ Airship Syndicate
An image showing a environment in Darksiders Genesis.

With its gameplay and various features, Darksiders Genesis has received 81% positive reviews out of more than 13,260 reviews on Steam. Many players highlight the ability to switch between two characters and the co-op mode, which allows up to two players to play together. However, the game has many bugs, and several players have lost all their progress, particularly in co-op mode. Others find the story boring compared to other games in the franchise, and the gameplay is also very linear.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-04-28 (Update: 2026-04-28)