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Black & White

A dystopian visual novel combining character memories with turn-based battles

零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) · Published by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) · Released Mar 16, 2023

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 640
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Jul 9, 2024
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 750
8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Black & White?

This single-player visual novel takes place in a dystopian world divided between factions representing order and freedom. You follow twelve main characters’ memories, speak with a mysterious girl, and fight turn-based tactical battles. Each main character has a separate story branch.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy lengthy reading and a large cast
  • +you prefer planning moves over reacting in real time

Not for you if...

  • −you want a combat-first game with minimal dialogue

What players say

73% of 640 reviews are positive

Players praise the story, particularly its setting and the contrasting viewpoints of its rival factions.

Screenshots and trailer

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Black & White system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 / 8 /System10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 / 8 /System10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core 7
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050ti
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Black & White have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Black & White run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • Gamepad not enabled by default
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: Simplified Chinese.

Does Black & White 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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