Steam bargain hunters have a great reason to check their wishlists right now: Darksiders Warmastered Edition has dropped to one of its lowest prices in years. For a limited time, the remastered version of the 2010 action-adventure classic is available at an 85% discount, bringing the cost down to $2.99. The deal runs until May 10, making it an easy pick-up for anyone craving a meaty hack-and-slash game with old-school dungeon design and big boss fights.
If you missed Darksiders the first time around, it’s a dark fantasy adventure that casts you as War, the first Horseman of the Apocalypse. The story kicks off with War being blamed for triggering the end of the world too soon, a mistake that throws the balance between Heaven and Hell into chaos. Stripped of his powers and tossed back onto a ruined Earth, War fights through a devastated landscape filled with angels, demons, and plenty of enemies that want him erased before he can clear his name.
Warmastered Edition focuses on presentation upgrades rather than reinventing the game. Players can expect sharper textures, support for higher resolutions including 4K, improved visual effects, and refreshed cutscenes that give the apocalypse a cleaner coat of paint. While it’s still unmistakably a product of its era in some places, the remaster helps the game look noticeably crisper and more modern on today’s displays.
The gameplay remains the main attraction. Darksiders blends action-adventure exploration with hard-hitting hack-and-slash combat. As you progress, you unlock new weapons and abilities that don’t just boost your damage—they also open up new routes and secrets, encouraging backtracking and exploration across its ruined world. Combat leans into heavy melee swings, special moves, and satisfying finishers, especially when the game throws large enemy groups at you. Between fights, you’ll find puzzles and dungeon-style areas that add variety, leading up to cinematic boss battles that are still a highlight.
Reception for the remaster has been strong overall. Critics praised its atmosphere, combat, and adventure structure, along with puzzle and dungeon design, even if some parts can feel a bit stretched out and the visuals show their age in spots despite the upgrades. Players agree in large numbers as well, with a strong rating across thousands of user reviews. The game also carries a “Verified” rating for Steam Deck, making it a solid option for portable play.
Originally developed by Vigil Games and released in 2010, Darksiders later received its 2016 Warmastered Edition overhaul handled by KAIKO, with THQ Nordic publishing. While the game typically sits around $20, this current promotion drops it to $2.99 until May 10. Deep discounts do happen from time to time, but a markdown this steep is less common, and pricing this low hasn’t shown up in years based on historical deal tracking.
For under $3, Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a low-risk way to add a well-loved action-adventure to your library—especially if you enjoy cinematic combat, puzzle-filled dungeons, and a grim supernatural story that doesn’t let up.
