Ranking each entry of Darksiders, even for most dedicated fans, presents an immense task: it requires considering both personal preference and objective merits when ranking these installments but also an understanding of the context (the time when the game was released and what other games where around at that time). Each installment may be considered alone, as its own chapter within this cosmic epic, with unique strengths and shortcomings, but also as being a part of the series. So the task is not as simple as it sounds, if we want to be objective in our ranking (that will be somewhat biased by our preferences anyway).

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition has long been one of the premiere titles. With its vast landscape and Death's mysterious charm, its exhilarating combination of exploration and combat creates an amazing experience; not everyone may appreciate RPG elements as much, yet these add depth to character development. It is one of the greatest open-world experiences available today, boasting Gothic grandeur in an immersive open-world environment infused with Death's protagonist persona as grim reaper a stark contrast to Darksiders' postapocalyptic backdrop and featuring RPG elements that add depth to combat and character progression.

Darksiders

Darksiders serves as the cornerstone of this series. Thanks to its linear structure and focused gameplay experience, Darksiders makes itself more accessible; war is an epic force; puzzles cleverly integrated into its narrative ensure an unforgettable gameplay experience. Fury's magic-infused combat style provided an interesting change of pace; however, its open world felt less cohesive than before and sometimes faltered too rapidly for our liking.

Darksiders III

Darksiders III takes an unexpectedly bold step by featuring Fury as its protagonist and her distinctive whip-based combat system as part of its verticality; some critics found this aspect disjoint from previous Darksiders games and found its world less captivating than earlier installments of this franchise. A raw and unfiltered experience that introduced us to the Four Horsemen world. While its linear format might feel outdated today, its impact cannot be overstated.

Darksiders Genesis

Darksiders Genesis offers an enjoyable break, offering top-down perspectives with co-op as its central element. While different from what fans of Darksiders may expect, Darksiders Genesis remains an exciting and fast-paced experience! War and Strife provide dynamic contrast in gameplay styles; though Darksiders Genesis may not delve as deeply into its series' lore it remains an enjoyable and captivating spinoff experience.

Conclusion

At its core, selecting the "best" Darksiders game is highly subjective. Each installment offers something distinct to satisfy different playstyles - whether it is linear intensity in Darksiders' initial release, an expansive world in its sequel, acrobatic prowess in the third entry, or a chaotic co-op of Genesis: there will always be one out there to capture your interest! Ranking Darksiders games are subjective in nature; each installment presents its own special experience that caters to various play styles and preferences. If brutal simplicity, open-world exploration, magic-infused combat, or co-op mayhem are your cup of tea, then there's sure to be one in Darksiders waiting to capture your interest - find one today and you may just discover your passion!