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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.

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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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

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

User reviews & Ratings

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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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Oct. 2024
A game that's a bit of a mixed bag, but ultimately a wild ride worth taking. As a fan of the Watchmen universe, I was excited to dive into this action-packed beat-em-up, and for the most part, I wasn't disappointed. First off, the combat is where the game truly shines. The fighting mechanics are satisfying, with a nice balance of button-mashing and strategy. Taking down thugs as Rorschach or Nite Owl is a blast, and the game's dark, gritty atmosphere really adds to the overall experience. The story, while not particularly original, is engaging enough to keep you invested in the characters and their struggles. The voice acting is top-notch, with Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley reprising their roles from the film. It's great to see these characters come to life in a new way. Now, onto the not-so-great stuff. The game's graphics and sound design are a bit dated, even for a 2009 release. The levels can feel a bit repetitive, and the platforming sections are sometimes frustratingly clunky. Despite these flaws, I'd still recommend Watchmen: The End is Nigh to fans of the series or action games in general. It's a fun, if imperfect, romp through the Watchmen universe, and the combat is definitely worth experiencing. Just don't expect a masterpiece, and you'll be golden. Overall, I'd give Watchmen: The End is Nigh 3.5 out of 5 stars. It's not a must-play, but it's a solid way to spend a few hours if you're in the mood for some old-school beat-em-up action.
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Sept. 2024
Uh boy, this game has been on my wishlist for years and now it's finally is on sale. Don't get me wrong, it is worth the full 5 bucks, but I already own the game on Xbox 360. Surprisingly enough it runs without problems, BUT I can't really make it work with either the Xbox 360 controller or the Xbox One controller, that also kinda makes it unplayable on the Steam Deck. The local coop also is no option that way. Anyway, the game is still solid in single player. It's kind of like a janky and really unpolished Batman Arkham game, where you either play as lame Batman (Nite Owl) or the character we only really care about and want to play, Rorschach. And it's fun to beat the shit out of criminals and cops. Time to finish: 2-3 hours with each character
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July 2024
Watchmen is more faithful to the film than to the comics and therefore may disappoint hardcore fans, for other though it's a real fun fighting game that anyone will enjoy it whilst it lasts.
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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
4.99€
6.9
559
221
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Developer
Deadline Games
Publisher
Warner Bros. Games
Release 04 Mar 2009
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