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The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is a action, beat 'em up and superhero game developed by Deadline Games and published by Warner Bros. Games.
Released on March 04th 2009 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 780 reviews of which 559 were positive and 221 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on K4G.

The Steam community has classified Watchmen: The End is Nigh into these genres:

Action Beat 'em up Superhero Third Person Local Co-Op Fighting Comic Book Co-op Adventure Multiplayer Violent

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Windows
  • Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1+ (32bit & 64bit), Vista SP1+ (32bit & 64bit)
  • Processor: 1.8Ghz 64bit (dual core)
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 2GB Available HDD Space
  • Video Card: Geforce® 6 Series or greater, ATI Radeon™ x800 series or greater, shader 3.0 and 256MB video memory required
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card
  • Internet Connection: Broadband Internet Connection
  • DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c

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Aug. 2025
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh is less of a standalone game and more of a companion piece to the film and comic. Without knowing the source material, this story would hardly make sense. The game is very short — it lasts for just about an evening — but it manages to capture the dark, gritty atmosphere of the Watchmen universe. Pros: ✔Comic book atmosphere — strong stylization that reflects the world of Watchmen. ✔Decent visuals for its time — rain, light, fog, and textures looked solid for 2009. ✔Dynamic melee combat — hand-to-hand fights are flashy and engaging. ✔Short playtime — doesn’t overstay its welcome thanks to its brief length. ✔Connection to the film — works well as an additional experience for those familiar with the movie or comic. ✔Two-player co-op, which was a useful feature at the time (though questionable today). Cons: ➖Repetitive gameplay — fights quickly become similar. ➖Linear corridor design — the game offers little freedom. ➖No firearms — enemies only fight hand-to-hand, which limits variety. ➖Weak as a standalone product — without the film and comic, the game would lose much of its purpose. ➖Very short — even by the standards of its release year. Conclusion: Watchmen: The End Is Nigh is more of a fan bonus than a full-fledged game. It’s short, linear, and repetitive, but not outright bad. For those exploring the Watchmen universe through the movie or comics, it serves as an interesting companion piece. As a standalone title, though, it feels too limited. Fun Facts: Released in 2009 alongside Zack Snyder’s film as a tie-in. The events of the game act as a prequel to the movie/comic. Players can control two characters: Rorschach and Nite Owl, each with a unique combat style. Originally planned as a full project, but was split into two parts (Part 1 and Part 2). Critics often described it as “a PS2-style brawler with better graphics.” Score: 6/10 A mediocre but stylish game, best suited for fans of Watchmen.
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Aug. 2025
Don't expect much, combat similar to the Arkham series. Very linear. If you are a fan of the movie Watchmen then id say its worth it for Rorschach's ramblings. or Nightowl if you're into that. The bundle for part 1 and 2 goes on sale for { $1.99 USD }, 1 dollar per game, about 2-3 hours of playtime a piece.
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June 2025
One of my guilty pleasures. It's by no means a great game , but it scratches the itch in that specific part of my brain , juuuust right. The part that craves the late 360 era beat em ups , Unreal Engine 3 grimy visuals that look stunning under the right conditions , with fairly detailed models and textures lol. The animations blending is such a mixed bag , but its still fun to see rorschach go wild headbutting a poor thug , or niteowl gently patting the guy who's ribs he just broke. Enemies are just canon fodder , absolutely no variety to them , you either punch them more or punch them less. But the feeling of taking on a large number of groups at once , especially with a co-op buddy , is always fun and has its moments. Sometimes that eras jank make the game even more enjoyable , like the grab attempt animations looping if you keep mashing the button , throwing enemies off railings like they are amazon courier boxes is hilarious , or kicking the shit out of them in a corner with a buddy as they randoll into oblivion. The motion comic cutscenes are a nice break between the repetitive action. The story while not , great , is intriguing enough to keep playing. The voice acting is great on the main casts part , but the enemies keep repeating the same shit the entire game. Overall the game does and will get repetitive by the 2nd hour. But you can always put it down and revisit it later , the game doesn't demand much from the player. You can always jump in to beat some goons with a friend
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April 2025
I just finished this game during the Nowruz holidays with my cousin, and I have to say — what a nostalgic ride! When I was a kid, this was one of the very first beat 'em up games I had installed on my old potato PC. It always sat there as the go-to 2-player game for whenever a friend or cousin dropped by. Back then, it felt so long — maybe because I was younger, dying a lot, and just bad at games in general. But this time, we finished it in around 5 hours, and it was still a blast. Despite being old, this game has aged surprisingly well. The stylized visuals are still super appealing, and the atmosphere is rich and immersive. The combat might not be deep or innovative, but it's fun, satisfying, and exactly what you'd expect from a Watchmen adaptation — gritty and brutal. People criticizing the combat for being “simple” are missing the point. This was never meant to be some 60-hour revolutionary hack-and-slash title. It's a compact, gritty action experience built to bring the world of Watchmen and Before Watchmen comics to life — and it absolutely nails that. I got this during a sale for next to nothing, and it gave me 6 hours of exciting, co-op fun with a lot of laughs and good memories. Totally worth it. Honestly? It's better than most overpriced games released today. ⭐ Final Verdict: A hidden gem for comic fans and nostalgic co-op gamers.
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Jan. 2025
It's easy and just the right length not to become boring. Quite an enjoyable ride in the vein of post-2000 nostalgia. You don't have to solve dumb clues in order to advance and most "mechanisms" are basically the same so you don't have to explore needlessly. Rorschach's social comment becomes truly silly after three rounds. Also worked perfectly on my Linux gaming machine thanks to Proton.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh received 559 positive votes out of a total of 780 achieving a rating of 6.87.
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Watchmen: The End is Nigh was developed by Deadline Games and published by Warner Bros. Games.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is not playable on MacOS.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is not playable on Linux.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh does not currently offer any DLC.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Watchmen: The End is Nigh is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Watchmen: The End is Nigh PEGI 15
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Rating
6.9
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Developer
Deadline Games
Publisher
Warner Bros. Games
Release 04 Mar 2009
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