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Does The Darkness II run on Linux?

Verdict: Partly

Partly. The Darkness II runs on Linux through Steam's Proton tool, but players on ProtonDB rate it Silver, the middle rating, which means expect some problems.

The Darkness II by Digital Extremes · Action

The Darkness II is an action game from Digital Extremes, published by 2K, first released on 9 February 2012.

You can play it alone or co-operatively online. Steam lists partial controller support. Critics scored it 77 out of 100 on Metacritic.

The evidence

Its own Linux version
No, it runs through Proton
Player rating on ProtonDB
Silver, from 116 reports
Recent reports
Trending Platinum
Steam Deck (which runs Linux)
Playable, with small niggles
Anti-cheat
None listed

How to play it

  1. Install Steam from your Linux app store and sign in. Your library is already there.
  2. In Steam's settings, under Compatibility, switch on "Enable Steam Play for all other titles". That turns on Proton for every Windows game. You only do this once.
  3. Install The Darkness II and press Play.

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