The Black Heart

A horror-themed 2D fighter rooted in old-school arcade combat

Andrés Borghi · Published by Saibot Studios · Released Oct 21, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 335
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Dec 27, 2021
Minimum PC: 1280 x 720 32 bits; 0.5 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Black Heart?

The Black Heart is a side-view fighting game where creatures pursue a murdered ruler's stolen heart in a parallel dimension. You choose a fighter and battle opponents in one-on-one matches using attacks and combos.

For you if...

+you like pixel art and dark fantasy storytelling

Not for you if...

−you prefer games without blood or fatal finishing moves

What players say

96% of 335 reviews are positive

Players praise how differently the characters play and the combat's fundamentals. Some want a larger roster and more content.

Screenshots and trailer

The Black Heart system requirements

Minimum: 1280 x 720 32 bits, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run The Black Heart?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 300 MHz Processor
Graphics: 1280 x 720 32 bits
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does The Black Heart have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does The Black Heart run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain.

Does The Black Heart use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam