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Black Future '88

Developed by SUPERSCARYSNAKES · Published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, Surefire.Games

ActionAdventure
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 21, 2019 Price$1.99 Metacritic74/100 Steam reviews491

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic74/100
Steam reviews491
Languages5
Achievements29
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure game by SUPERSCARYSNAKES, published by Good Shepherd Entertainment — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 72% positive of 731
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:ActionAction RoguelikeRogue-liteCyberpunkAdventureCo-op1980sLocal Co-OpPixel GraphicsPlatformerIndieSide Scroller

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Black Future '88.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (5)

EnglishFrenchGermanRussianSimplified Chinese

Black Future '88 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Black Future '88?

Steam classifies Black Future '88 as a Action, Adventure game, developed by SUPERSCARYSNAKES. Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

How much does Black Future '88 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Black Future '88 at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Black Future '88 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Black Future '88: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Black Future '88 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Black Future '88 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Black Future '88 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 21, 2019.

What platforms is Black Future '88 on?

Black Future '88 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Black Future '88 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Black Future '88 cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does Black Future '88 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 29 achievements for Black Future '88.

What is Black Future '88's Metacritic score?

Black Future '88 has a Metacritic score of 74/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Black Future '88?

Black Future '88 is developed by SUPERSCARYSNAKES and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, Surefire.Games.

Where to get Black Future '88

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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