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The Black Watchmen

The Black Watchmen

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AdventureRPGPuzzle

Platforms
Release:
2015
Developer:
Alice & Smith
Scale:
Average concurrent players≈ 0.8
Player rating:
88.4% · 744
Profile data as of:
August 29, 2026

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.

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Overview

Franchise
Unknown
Release date
  • Windows — August 27, 2015
  • macOS — August 27, 2015
Developer
Publisher
Age rating
  • ESRB M — Mature 17+ · Steam Store
Content warnings
Not specified by the storefront
Interaction modes
Single-player
Session capacity
Unknown
Access model
  • One-time purchase
Monetization
Unknown
Storefront price
  • $9.99Steam, US storefront
Store contents
  • 48 Achievements, 5 DLC · Steam Store, August 29, 2026
Languages
English

Classification

Genres
AdventureRPGPuzzle
Evidence:
Setting and subject matter
Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical, Horror
Evidence:
Camera
Unknown
Visual style
Unknown
Combat system type
Unknown

Scale

Concurrent players · period average

≈ 0.8

August 18, 2026 — September 16, 2026

under 100over 1 million
Detailed value
0.7813
Observations
32
Coverage
Steam
Origin
Calculated
Confidence
Low — 32 measurements on 21 UTC dates over 30 days; 4 of 4 six-hour windows; 28 of 60 scheduled opportunities missing
Basis
Approximate average from 32 Steam player count measurements on 21 UTC dates: 0.8
Calculation rule
concurrent_from_probes_v3
Date observed
September 16, 2026
Source
Steam Web API

Concurrent players · period peak

≈ 4

August 18, 2026 — September 16, 2026

under 100over 1 million
Observations
32
Coverage
Steam
Origin
Calculated
Confidence
Low — 32 measurements on 21 UTC dates over 30 days; 4 of 4 six-hour windows; 28 of 60 scheduled opportunities missing
Basis
Highest observed value from 32 Steam player count measurements on 21 UTC dates: 4
Calculation rule
concurrent_from_probes_v3
Date observed
September 16, 2026
Source
Steam Web API
Ratings
  • players88.4% · 744Steam, US storefront · Steam reviews
  • players80%Global · IGDB mirror
  • critics90%Global · IGDB mirror
Last update
  • December 21, 2023 — Icebreaker Update (0 updates over 90 days) · Steam update feed

Mechanics

Key game systems from the Mechanics Catalog. Assessment axes are independent and are not combined into a single score. An unassessed mechanic is unknown, not absent.

  • Clan system

    Not assessed

    A persistent player organization created or recognized by the game itself, with a stable membership, a life beyond one session, a shared identity, functions, and goals.

  • Player economy

    Not assessed

    An in-game system where player decisions materially influence at least part of the production, supply, distribution, or price of in-game value.

  • Territory control

    Not assessed

    A system where players or organizations capture, hold, and use parts of the game world with lasting consequences.

  • Competitive PvP

    Not assessed

    Structured competition between players with rules and a measurable outcome, usually including skill-based matchmaking.

  • Live service and updates

    Not assessed

    A regular rhythm of meaningful updates, including seasons, patches, events, and a roadmap that supports a long product life.

  • Character progression

    Not assessed

    A system for long-term character or account development through levels, skills, equipment, and specializations.

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