Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage

Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage

Stormling Studios · December 5, 2014 · Adventure, Indie, Lovecraftian, Horror, Psychological Horror

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Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage price by region

Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage costs £0.82 in the United Kingdom, €0.94 in Europe (EUR), $0.95 in the United States, $0.95 in Georgia (USD), zł5.15 in Poland, R$7.29 in Brazil, CA$12.40 in Canada, A$12.74 in Australia and NZ$14.75 in New Zealand right now.

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RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.82 −88% £6.66 £0.82 11
Europe (EUR) €0.94 −89% €8.78 €0.94 13
United Statesyour region $0.95 −89% $8.79 $0.95 16
Georgia (USD) $0.95 −85% $6.29 $0.95 15
Poland zł5.15 −87% zł38.55 zł5.15 8
Brazil R$7.29 −78% R$32.99 R$7.29 6
Canada CA$12.40 −12% CA$12.40 — 10
Australia A$12.74 −12% A$12.74 — 9
New Zealand NZ$14.75 −12% NZ$14.75 — 5

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About Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage

In "The Dark Lineage" you re-take the role of police detective Howard Loreid, a man tormented by the paranormal happenings around him. Howard discovers that his own terrible past has some connection to the madness that is about to swallow him, yet again.

Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Darkness Within 2 receives mixed feedback from players, with many disappointed by its departure from the stronger first game, citing confusing puzzles, poor controls, and technical issues like falling through maps that hinder progression. While some appreciate it as an interesting experience, the consensus suggests the sequel struggles with pacing and puzzle design compared to its predecessor, and the addition of 3D elements is seen by some as unnecessary and detracting from the atmospheric horror the series is known for.

Recommended Oct 9, 2025
Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage Director’s Cut Edition, developed by Stormling Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive, continues the unsettling psychological journey of Howard Loreid, a man descending ever deeper into madness and supernatural mystery. As the direct sequel to Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder, it builds upon its predecessor’s Lovecraftian roots, expanding its scope from claustrophobic detective work into a broader, more exploratory horror experience. The Director’s Cut version, released on Steam, attempts to refine the original game through improved lighting, enhanced atmosphere, and the addition of new content, giving players a more polished and complete version of the story. What results is a dense and eerie narrative-driven adventure that trades spectacle for atmosphere, inviting players into a world where every whisper, shadow, and strange symbol hints at the abyss of the human mind. The game’s narrative thrust is one of psychological and existential unraveling. You once again step into the shoes of Howard Loreid, a former detective whose grip on reality grows increasingly fragile as he investigates his own dark lineage and the supernatural …
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Recommended Sep 21, 2026
Great game and IMO a good take on Lovecraft!
Recommended Jun 27, 2026
2-27-26 game was better when I was younger.. time changes things. Interesting game for sure.
Not recommended Dec 25, 2025
poor controls and the puzzles are gratuitously hard i have fallen through the map on several occasion
Not recommended Dec 9, 2025
The game is quite boring in comparison with the first one... the story is not gripping and a lot of puzzles dont make sense like the one with the Morse Code... so without a walkthrough you will just get stuck and never move forward.... not my cuppa tea.
Not recommended Aug 10, 2025
mehhh, first game was infinitely better. Wasn't a fan of the direction this game went, also not a fan of the 3d they use in this vs the 2d almost myst like movement in the last game.

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