Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : 10 Processeur : 3+ GHz Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 10/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : 11 Processeur : 3+ GHz Processor Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
BLACK SOULS
Players are logging massive hours: 127 reviewers have logged more than 25 hours, and they keep coming back. Overall Steam sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 95 % of the 7,010 reviews rating it positively, and the post‑release sample (434 reviews) mirrors that at 95 %.
What it's about: Long, long ago, there existed a kingdom shrouded in dense mist: the Lost Empire. This mist twisted humans into terrifying beasts, plunging the world into despair. War raged endlessly. Heroes rose, seeking fame and glory. It is in this place you awaken—a nameless undead.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 39 | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Gameplay | 32 | 29 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.5 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 16, 2025 · All-time low: €11.03 (Apr 30, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 65 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Story dominates the praise: 34 positive mentions out of 39 total.
- Gameplay is largely celebrated: 29 positive mentions out of 32 total.
- Graphics receive unanimous approval: 3 positive mentions out of 3.
- Audio scores a perfect record: 2 positive mentions out of 2.
- Long playtime correlates with high approval: 127 reviews over 25 h, 98 % positive.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a pain point: 2 negative mentions out of 2 total.
- Bugs erode the experience: 6 negative mentions out of 6 total.
- User‑interface receives criticism: 1 negative mention out of 1 total.
- Content offers mixed feelings: only 7 positive mentions out of 15 total.
Who is it for?
Ideal for players who crave a narrative‑driven indie RPG with deep story and atmospheric audio, and who don’t mind occasional performance hiccups. Those who appreciate long, replayable sessions will especially feel at home.
Is BLACK SOULS worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 7,010 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates the praise. Current price: 13,79€.
Verdict
The game's storytelling and core mechanics shine brightly, eclipsing its technical flaws. While performance and bugs linger, the overwhelmingly positive community response and extensive playtime suggest a rewarding adventure for the right audience.
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