Action · December 15, 2022

BLACKTAIL (2022)

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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

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.3k Steam reviewsTop 92% in Action
Positive rating81% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 67%
Metacritic80/100Genre average 77 — top 42% of Action titles
Engagement hours4 h averageTop 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

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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 dateDec 15, 2022
DeveloperTHE PARASIGHT
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Base price$5.99 -80%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Editions & Packages

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