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Blackwell Unbound

A point-and-click mystery pairing a medium with a spirit guide

Wadjet Eye Games · Released Jan 13, 2012

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 667
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 months ago
Jul 21, 2026
Minimum PC
640x400
0.1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Blackwell Unbound?

This single-player, 2D adventure takes place in Manhattan in 1973. You follow medium Lauren Blackwell and spirit guide Joey Mallone, investigating construction-site accidents and strange events on Roosevelt Island to stop a killer.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy noir stories told through pixel art
  • +you like solving puzzles using different characters' abilities

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action-driven games to clue-based investigations

What players say

94% of 667 reviews are positive

Players praise the writing and voice acting, with recent reviews noting improvements over the first game. The most common complaint is the short length.

Screenshots and trailer

Blackwell Unbound screenshot 1

Blackwell Unbound system requirements

Minimum: 640x400, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Blackwell Unbound?

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Minimum

OS
Windows ME or higher
Processor
Pentium or higher
Graphics
640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
Memory
64 MB RAM
Storage
200 MB HD space

Does Blackwell Unbound have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Blackwell Unbound 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
10
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Blackwell Unbound 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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