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The Black Watchmen

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The Black Watchmen

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.

Illuminati Puzzle Indie RPG Horror
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A PARG (Permanent Alternate Reality Game), like The Black Watchmen, uses the real world as its game world, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. You'll find yourself investigating in-game & online, using the web and interacting with websites, companies and NPCs we have created.

Pricing

You are buying Season 1, which gives you access to:
  • 25 in-game missions
  • 65 puzzles to solve
  • 5 hidden missions (unlocked by obtaining “puzzle pieces” or secret answers in-game)
  • Community sandbox missions

Season 2 is an optional DLC and includes:
  • 30 in-game missions featuring an expanded narrative
  • 82 puzzles to solve
  • 5 new hidden missions

The World of The Black Watchmen


The Black Watchmen are a paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the public from dangerous phenomena beyond human understanding: ritualistic murder, occult secret societies, and paranormal activity, to name but a few.

As a global organization, The Black Watchmen offer a wide range of skills and services for covert missions anywhere in the world, on behalf of any group, corporation or government that can afford them. Often called in as a last resort, The Black Watchmen pride themselves on their discretion, strength and efficiency.

To maintain objectivity in the field, you, as an agent, are never informed of the identity of the client. You are given only mission parameters and told how to distinguish friend from foe, but the lines are often blurred…

Gameplay Features

  • Gameplay: Different missions require different skill-sets.
    • Crack ancient codes and investigate bizarre occurrences
    • Join a squadron of soldiers raiding a rupture site
    • Hack through the virtual defenses of your enemies
    • Research an occult group and uncover hidden connections
  • All Around You: The game is played using coded websites, wikis and real world references.
  • Mission Hub: An interface that acts as a hub for information, mission briefings, puzzles, and more.
  • Agent Map: See the locations of your fellow agents around the world, and keep an eye out for potential location-based missions.

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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Latest version
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720

Recommended

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

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Latest version
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Latest version
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1920x1080
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Alice & Smith
Achievements
48
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
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Buy Verdict

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Value Score

Great Value — 94th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 94th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 10%
Value Ratio Top 6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Black Watchmen worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Black Watchmen go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Black Watchmen free to play?
The Black Watchmen costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Black Watchmen?
The Black Watchmen is a Adventure, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed The Black Watchmen?
The Black Watchmen was developed by Alice & Smith and published by Alice & Smith.
What platforms does The Black Watchmen support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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