Black Book — Is It Worth Playing?
“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress.

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About Black Book
A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of Slavic folktales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. A young girl named Vasilisa, destined to become a witch, decides to throw her fate away and marry her beloved - but that dream is shattered when her betrothed dies under mysterious circumstances. Aching for her lost love, Vasilisa seeks out the Black Book - a demonic artifact, said to be powerful enough to grant any wish to the one who uncovers all 7 of its seals. Join Vasilisa in her adventures across the rural countryside, as she solves the woes of common folk by confronting demons and performing exorcisms. Uncover the seals of Black Book Unleash hellish spells on your enemies! Collect spell cards and new skills as you progress. A Historic Adventure Solve riddles and complete side-quests as you learn more about life in the Slavic countryside. Lead a Demonic Flock Send demons to do your bidding, but be careful - idle demons will torture you if you don’t find them something to do! Myths and legends Explore a world based on Northern Slavic mythology. Learn from an in-game encyclopedia, created with the help of expert anthropologists - and find all folk tales hidden within the game!
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Should You Play Black Book?
A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of Slavic folktales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. A young girl named Vasilisa, destined to become a witch, decides to throw her fate away and marry her beloved - but that dream is shattered when her betrothed dies under mysterious circumstances. Aching for her lost love, Vasilisa seeks out the Black Book - a demonic artifact, said to be powerful eno…
Black Book is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Mac
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OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10 · Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280X · DirectX: Version 10 · Storage: 5 GB available space
Black Book — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Black Book release?
- Black Book released on Aug 10, 2021 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Black Book?
- Black Book is a Strategy game. “Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress.
- Is Black Book multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Black Book is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Black Book on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Black Book runs on Windows, Mac via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Black Book cost?
- Black Book is priced at $8.49 on Steam.
- What are Black Book's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Black Book worth playing in 2026?
- Yes — Black Book holds 88% positive across 1,457 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
- Who made Black Book?
- Black Book is developed by Morteshka and published by HypeTrain Digital.
- What games is Black Book similar to?
- Black Book sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
- What platforms is Black Book on?
- Black Book is available on Windows, Mac.
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