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Black The Fall

Developed by Sand Sailor Studio · Published by Square Enix

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 11, 2017 Price$3.74 Metacritic72/100 Steam reviews781

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic72/100
Steam reviews781
Languages12
Achievements14

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Sand Sailor Studio, published by Square Enix — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 78% positive of 1,741
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:IndieAdventureActionAtmosphericPlatformerPuzzle-PlatformerPuzzleDystopian Story RichDark2.5DSingleplayer

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 The Fall.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 680, AMD Radeon R9-280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainKoreanPortuguese - PortugalRomanianRussianJapanesePortuguese - BrazilSimplified Chinese

Black The Fall 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 The Fall?

Steam classifies Black The Fall as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Sand Sailor Studio. After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

How much does Black The Fall cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Black The Fall at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Black The Fall single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Black The Fall: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Black The Fall on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Black The Fall out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 11, 2017.

What platforms is Black The Fall on?

Black The Fall 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 The Fall single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Black The Fall cost?

Steam lists it at $3.74.

Does Black The Fall have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 14 achievements for Black The Fall.

What is Black The Fall's Metacritic score?

Black The Fall has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Black The Fall?

Black The Fall is developed by Sand Sailor Studio and published by Square Enix.

Where to get Black The Fall

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