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The Darkness: native ports & recompilations

PlayStation 3Xbox 3602007by Starbreeze Studios
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338 GitHub stars across ports

The Darkness (PlayStation 3, 2007) has 2 native ports. The most popular is The Darkness Recomp with 273 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Windows.

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About

The Darkness features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person non-linear gameplay. The game is a dynamic first person shooter that allows players to call upon the forces of the evil underworld as they fight in gritty, urban environments.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play The Darkness on PC, Mac or Linux?
The Darkness Recomp covers Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.1.7. Nothing covers macOS and Linux yet.
What's the best way to play The Darkness today?
The Darkness Recomp is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.1.7. There's also Estacado.
Is The Darkness Recomp still being worked on?
It's in active development. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.1.7, came out in October 2026.
Who's behind The Darkness Recomp?
The Darkness Recomp is made by Porting Pete.
Do I need the original game?
Your own copy of The Darkness is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.

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