Darksiders is an action-adventure video game series developed by Vigil Games and published by THQ Nordic. It combines hack-and-slash combat with platforming elements and puzzles. The series follows the adventures of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: War, Death, Fury and Strife. In the first game, set on a post-apocalyptic Earth, War is accused of prematurely starting the Apocalypse and is stripped of his powers. He must clear his name by battling both angels and demons, while searching for the true culprit. The second game follows Death in his quest to redeem his brother's name and restore humanity. Third game follows Fury in her quest to hunt down the Seven Deadly Sins and restore the balance between Heaven and Hell. The games feature a variety of weapons, items, and abilities that can be obtained to help the player progress. They also feature a variety of enemies, bosses, and puzzles to overcome.
Combat is very different and Darksiders is a dark, gothic game where overgrowth is much more colorful.