The Black Watchmen
Developed by Alice & Smith · Published by Alice & Smith
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, rpg game by Alice & Smith, published by Alice & Smith — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Become a Secret Agent and investigate paranormal activities in this dark Lovecraftian universe. This Alternate Reality Game will have you explore complex puzzles in-game but also in real-life; interacting with real websites, companies, and NPCs that we created as part of our universe.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Black Watchmen.
| 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 | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Latest version
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720
Recommended
- OS: Latest version
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1920x1080
Supported languages (1)
The Black Watchmen 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 The Black Watchmen?
Steam classifies The Black Watchmen as a Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by Alice & Smith. Become a Secret Agent and investigate paranormal activities in this dark Lovecraftian universe. This Alternate Reality Game will have you explore complex puzzles in-game but also in real-life; interacting with real websites, companies, and NPCs that we created as part of our universe.
How much does The Black Watchmen cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Black Watchmen at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Black Watchmen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Black Watchmen: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Black Watchmen on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Black Watchmen for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Black Watchmen out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 27, 2015.
What platforms is The Black Watchmen on?
The Black Watchmen is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Black Watchmen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Black Watchmen cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does The Black Watchmen have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 48 achievements for The Black Watchmen.
Who made The Black Watchmen?
The Black Watchmen is developed by Alice & Smith and published by Alice & Smith.
Where to get The Black Watchmen
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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