Experience the beginnings of Blacken Slash – a tactical roguelite RPG where the items you choose define your character. Create powerful builds from an abundance of loot as you try to save a corrupted retro computer system in bite-sized tactical puzzles.
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Positive (23) - 91% of the 23 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jun 10, 2022
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“I really liked what ehmprah did with Core Defense, and I am a fan of distilling design down to its core and this looks really tight.”
The Strategy Informer

“Honestly I think that there's a lot of promise here.”
Retromation

“It's so satisfying.”
Olexa

About This Game



This prologue features the beginnings of Blacken Slash – a tactical RPG fusing the best of roguelikes, turn-based tactics and hack and slash games – made by a solo developer with a penchant for minimalist designs.

  • Fight through bite-sized tactical puzzles
  • Create powerful builds from a plethora of items which grant you skills and can change gameplay mechanics
  • Carry on your favorite items between runs in normal mode
  • Start from scratch each week and compete with other players in the online ladder mode
  • Try various playstyles and hunt for challenging achievements
  • Enjoy a lovingly crafted story of ridiculous computer nostalgia and a blast of a retro soundtrack

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 2.1
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.12
    • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 2.1
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 / Fedora 21 / Debian 8
      • Graphics: Support for OpenGL 2.1
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