Action · August 15, 2023
Black Skylands (2023)
Black Skylands is the first steampunk experience that combines elements of open world, sandbox, top-down shooter, and action-adventure games. Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey as Eva, a skilled and valiant young marshal, fighting to protect her people from the invading Falcons and Swarm. Take command of your own airship and embark on an expansive journey through a world of boundless skies. Gather resources to craft powerful weapons, upgrade your ship to new heights, unearth ancient secrets, and engage in thrilling battles beneath your ship’s sails. From the depths of the unknown sky, a formidable threat looms. Follow Eva's journey as she ventures forth to uncover the hidden mysteries within the dark clouds. FEATURES Fight in the skies and on land. Conquer enemies using an array of upgradable weapons in both aerial and ground combat. Choose your airship. A maneuverable sloop, a spacious barge, or something in between — choose the airship that fits your playstyle. Gather resources for powerful upgrades. Upgrade your weapons and ship to unleash devastating firepower against the invading forces. Defend the floating islands. Liberate the floating islands of Aspya, restore the land, and defend the inhabitants against future threats. Explore an expansive open world. Navigate through forests, farms, snowy landscapes, and uncover the unseen wonders of the skies. Embark on thrilling raid missions. Finished the main storyline? Push your skills to the limit, face diverse challenges, annihilate hordes of enemies, and earn unique rewards!
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Pixel Graphics · 270
- Open World · 261
- Sandbox · 234
- Simulation · 229
- Base-Building · 228
- Indie · 226
- Top-Down Shooter · 223
- Atmospheric · 222
- RPG · 219
- Singleplayer · 213
- Survival · 211
- Steampunk · 206
- Character Customization · 193
- Action · 170
- Crafting · 170
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.9k Steam reviews | Top 68% in Action |
| Positive rating | 83% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 61% |
| Engagement hours | 7 h average | Top 61% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
- English
- Russian
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
7h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
28
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
83%Mostly Positive · 3.9k reviews
3.2k positive · 662 negative
Curator recommendations
2.6k
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 15, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Hungry Couch Games |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Base price | $4.99 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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