Blackguards
Developed by Daedalic Entertainment · Published by Daedalic Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Daedalic Entertainment, published by Daedalic Entertainment — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Blackguards.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
Supported languages (13)
Blackguards 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 Blackguards?
Steam classifies Blackguards as a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Daedalic Entertainment. What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.
How much does Blackguards cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Blackguards at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Blackguards single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Blackguards: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Blackguards on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Blackguards for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Blackguards out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 22, 2014.
What platforms is Blackguards on?
Blackguards 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 Blackguards single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Blackguards cost?
Steam lists it at $0.99.
Does Blackguards have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 45 achievements for Blackguards.
What is Blackguards's Metacritic score?
Blackguards has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Blackguards?
Blackguards is developed by Daedalic Entertainment and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
Where to get Blackguards
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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