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Blackwell Deception

Developed by Wadjet Eye Games · Published by Wadjet Eye Games

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 13, 2012 Price$2.99 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews509

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews509
Languages1
Achievements18
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Wadjet Eye Games, published by Wadjet Eye Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 96% positive of 604
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:Point & ClickAdventureIndieFemale ProtagonistSupernaturalMysteryDetectiveNoirPixel GraphicsSingleplayerStory Rich2D

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 Blackwell Deception.

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

  • OS:Windows ME or higher
  • Processor:Pentium or higher
  • Memory:64 MB RAM
  • Graphics:640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • DirectX®:5.0
  • Hard Drive:350 MB HD space
  • Sound:All DirectX-compatible sound cards

Supported languages (1)

English

Blackwell Deception 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 Blackwell Deception?

Steam classifies Blackwell Deception as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Wadjet Eye Games. Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

How much does Blackwell Deception cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Blackwell Deception at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Blackwell Deception single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Blackwell Deception: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Blackwell Deception on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Blackwell Deception out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 13, 2012.

What platforms is Blackwell Deception on?

Blackwell Deception is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Blackwell Deception single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Blackwell Deception cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Blackwell Deception have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Blackwell Deception.

What is Blackwell Deception's Metacritic score?

Blackwell Deception has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Blackwell Deception?

Blackwell Deception is developed by Wadjet Eye Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games.

Where to get Blackwell Deception

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

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