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The Black Watchmen

📅 Aug 27, 2015
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.
88.7Rating
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About This Game

The Black Watchmen is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Alice & Smith and released in 2015. With an estimated 47,000 copies sold, it is considered a modest seller on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 88.7/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 12.66 hours, with side content bringing that to 89.18 hours. The game has 5 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Illuminati, Puzzle, Indie, RPG and Horror.

Media

User Reviews

88.7
Overall Score / 100
8.9/10
Steam (746 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

12.66h
🎯 Main Story
89.18h
⭐ Main + Sides
Based on 12 player submissions

DLCs (5)

The Black Watchmen - Original Soundtrack
The Black Watchmen - Original Soundtrack
$9.99
The Black Watchmen - Season 2: Enduring Conflict
The Black Watchmen - Season 2: Enduring Conflict
$9.99
The Black Watchmen - Mother Russia
The Black Watchmen - Mother Russia
$4.99
The Black Watchmen - Alone in the Dark Web
The Black Watchmen - Alone in the Dark Web
$4.99
The Black Watchmen - Whitechapel
The Black Watchmen - Whitechapel
Free

Game Information

Release Date
August 27, 2015
Developer
Alice & Smith
Publisher
Alice & Smith
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Price
$9.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
59
There is a real chance this game will fall short of expectations.
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
🐧 Linux
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
Minimum
  • OS: Latest version
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720
Recommended
  • OS: Latest version
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1920x1080
Minimum
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720
Recommended
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1920x1080