Action · August 15, 2023

Black Skylands (2023)

trophy28 achievementsextension1 DLClocal_offer-75% current discountgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend2.6k recommendations
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

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume3.9k Steam reviewsTop 68% in Action
Positive rating83% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 61%
Engagement hours7 h averageTop 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 dateAug 15, 2023
DeveloperHungry Couch Games
PublishertinyBuild
Base price$4.99 -75%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Editions & Packages

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