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Blackguards 2

Turn-based tactical RPG about recruiting allies to seize a throne

Daedalic Entertainment · Released Jan 20, 2015

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
70% of 1,244
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
6
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jun 10, 2016
Minimum PC
HD 2600 XT
4 GB RAM · 12 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 74/100 (critic reviews)

What is Blackguards 2?

This single-player tactical RPG takes place in the fantasy realm of Aventuria. You lead a party through turn-based battles on hex-grid maps, recruit mercenaries, develop their abilities, and make decisions that affect your squad and ending. Cassia, an imprisoned noblewoman, seeks allies to overthrow the ruler and claim the Shark Throne.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy managing a party in tactical battles
  • +you want a dark fantasy story with difficult decisions

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time action to turn-based combat
  • −you want to create your own protagonist

What players say

70% of 1,244 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical battles, characters, and story. Others find the pacing slow or consider it a downgrade from the first game.

Players over time

▼ -68% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,532 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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Oct 1, 20267
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Sep 29, 202610
Sep 28, 20265
Sep 27, 20267
Sep 26, 20267
Sep 25, 20268
Sep 24, 20263
Sep 23, 20268
Sep 23, 20265
Sep 22, 20265

How many players finish Blackguards 2?

6.8% of Steam players have unlocked «Even if only for a day!», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Blackguards 2 system requirements

Minimum: HD 2600 XT, 4 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
Processor
2 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
nVidia GeForce 8600 / GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Using the Minimum Configuration, we strongly recommend to use minimal settings in order to not experience low frame rates.

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
Processor
2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Blackguards 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Blackguards 2 run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
50
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, German. Text only: French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Polish, Turkish.

Does Blackguards 2 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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