Action · December 15, 2022
BLACKTAIL (2022)
Become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of. Forge the legend of Baba Yaga and live out its origins in BLACKTAIL, a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat, magic and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world. You play as Yaga, a 16-year-old girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from a medieval Slavic settlement. When living memories of your past return as foul, walking spirits, you are left with no other option than to hunt them down in hopes of unravelling your own mystery. Decide the fate of the land and its inhabitants, witness the impact of your decisions on your skills through BLACKTAIL’s Morality system. Track down elusive spirits with your trusty bow and gauntlet, engage in thrilling boss fights. Craft arrows and potions, hunt wild game, and gather resources to survive in the ominous woods. Find hidden treasures to learn more about your surroundings and history. Collect lost recipes and brew elixirs to improve your abilities and shape your playstyle.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Story Rich · 218
- Action-Adventure · 211
- Archery · 211
- Mythology · 210
- Open World · 181
- Atmospheric · 179
- Dark Fantasy · 178
- First-Person · 169
- Exploration · 163
- Choices Matter · 161
- Female Protagonist · 156
- Dark Humor · 152
- Action RPG · 146
- Surreal · 135
- Singleplayer · 118
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.3k Steam reviews | Top 92% in Action |
| Positive rating | 81% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 67% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 | Genre average 77 — top 42% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 80% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- Polish
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Czech
- Korean
Full audio (2)
- English
- Traditional Chinese
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Accessibility
- Adjustable Text Size
- Playable without Timed Input
- Subtitle Options
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Other
- Single-player
- Save Anytime
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
81%Mostly Positive · 2.3k reviews
1.8k positive · 432 negative
Metacritic
80/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
1.8k
Press Quotes
“Stunning to look at, exciting to explore, and enjoyable to play... charming.” 9/10 – TrueAchievements “One of the most cohesively, beautifully designed games in ages” 9,8/10 – DualShockers
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
32
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 15, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | THE PARASIGHT |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Base price | $5.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Editions & Packages
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