The Black Within

First-person psychological horror about a musician's deal with the devil

waleedzo · Released May 30, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 108
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jul 18, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 4 GB RAM · 15 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Black Within?

A single-player, first-person psychological horror adventure set in 2007. You play Laila Rose, a struggling musician who ventures into the abyss after selling her soul for fame and wealth.

For you if...

+you want a short horror story for one sitting

Not for you if...

−you dislike jump scares and sudden loud noises

What players say

82% of 108 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, voice acting, and visuals. Recurring complaints include weak writing, predictable scares, repetitive searching, and puzzles that give little direction.

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The Black Within system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 4 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 7
Processor: intel core i5 4400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
Notes: Minimum Requirements may cause framedrops.

Does The Black Within have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Black Within run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Black Within 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