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Blackthorn Arena

Developed by PersonaeGame Studio · Published by Light Up Games

IndieRPGSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 19, 2020 Price$9.99 Steam reviews3,475

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews3,475
Languages10
Achievements29
DLC3

Overview

An indie, rpg, simulation game by PersonaeGame Studio, published by Light Up Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 69% positive of 3,777
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:StrategySimulationCRPGReal Time TacticsTurn-Based TacticsManagementDark FantasyExplorationMedievalSandboxBuildingRealistic

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 Blackthorn Arena.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz) / AMD FX-6300 X6 (3.5 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 (3.5 GHz)/AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB, GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 480
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

Supported languages (10)

EnglishSimplified ChineseJapaneseTraditional ChineseFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainRussianKorean

Blackthorn Arena 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 Blackthorn Arena?

Steam classifies Blackthorn Arena as a Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by PersonaeGame Studio. Blackthorn Arena is a strategy/management sim with a real-time/turn based combat system, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races. Play as the master of Blackthorn Arena, train your slaves into gladiators, forge them into your champions, and send them to fight for your glory!

How much does Blackthorn Arena cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Blackthorn Arena at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Blackthorn Arena single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Blackthorn Arena: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Blackthorn Arena on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Blackthorn Arena out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 19, 2020.

What platforms is Blackthorn Arena on?

Blackthorn Arena 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 Blackthorn Arena single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Blackthorn Arena cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

Does Blackthorn Arena have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 29 achievements for Blackthorn Arena.

Who made Blackthorn Arena?

Blackthorn Arena is developed by PersonaeGame Studio and published by Light Up Games.

Where to get Blackthorn Arena

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

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