Action · January 24, 2007
Painkiller: Black Edition (2007)
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Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Gore · 85
- Action · 75
- FPS · 67
- Classic · 55
- Shooter · 50
- Great Soundtrack · 46
- First-Person · 42
- Singleplayer · 40
- Demons · 34
- Arena Shooter · 32
- Horror · 31
- Atmospheric · 29
- Fast-Paced · 28
- Multiplayer · 24
- Violent · 24
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.0k Steam reviews | Top 97% in Action |
| Positive rating | 89% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 77% for session depth among Action |
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jan 24, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Developer | People Can Fly |
| Publisher | Prime Matter |
| Base price | $1.99 -80% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
1.8k positive · 224 negative
Curator recommendations
1.8k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (4)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
Content Notes
Strong violence and gore, profanity.
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