Castle of Blackwater

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Castle of Blackwater is a multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Castle of Blackwater and was released on March 25, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Castle of Blackwater is a fast-paced social deduction game where up to 10 players are trapped in a dangerous castle filled with deception and dark forces. Players choose between factions—Protectors, Satanic, or Forgotten—each with unique goals of survival, sabotage, or chaos. With voice chat, special abilities, mini-games, and extensive customization, trust no one as you fight to escape or dominate.

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Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Castle of Blackwater offers a unique blend of social deduction gameplay with engaging mechanics, making each match thrilling and unpredictable.
The game features charming 2D graphics, a variety of unique character abilities, and fun mini-games that enhance the overall experience.
The developers are actively engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and addressing issues, which contributes to a positive gaming environment.

The player base is currently small, making it difficult to find games without a group of friends, which limits the overall experience.
The tutorial has been reported as broken and unskippable, leading to frustration for new players trying to learn the game.
Some players have expressed concerns about the game's association with crypto and NFT projects, which may deter potential players.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this social deduction game is rich and multifaceted, featuring three distinct factions with unique abilities and win conditions that enhance strategic depth. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics, immersive atmosphere, and the blend of social deduction elements that keep matches exciting and unpredictable. While the initial learning curve can be steep due to the numerous mechanics, the game ultimately flows smoothly and offers a rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
- “It's such an exciting game, with diverse gameplay, factions, and characters — and the voting phase at the end is really fun.”
- “The unique characters, strategic gameplay, and immersive setting make every match exciting and unpredictable.”
- “The game offers solid mechanics and a great variety of game modes based on the three roles, making each match dynamic and engaging.”
- “There are so many mechanics that, if you skip them and play it like any other social deduction game, you’ll totally miss the point.”
- “At first, the mechanics can be a bit overwhelming, but once you get the hang of it, the game flows smoothly.”
- “It has a lot of mechanics, like when you die, instead of becoming useless, you become a ghost whose purpose is to collect soul points to then buy skills that allow you to communicate with players that are alive.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players noting the funny interactions both among the community and within the gameplay itself. The blend of dark themes with comedic elements creates a unique experience that is both thrilling and laugh-out-loud funny, making each round unpredictable and engaging. Overall, the game's social dynamics and character roles contribute to a lively and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Imagine a magical mashup of Among Us and Town of Salem, sprinkled with some fresh new twists that keep every round feeling unpredictable and hilarious.”
- “Each role feels unique, making deception both thrilling and laugh-out-loud funny.”
- “It's the ultimate blend of opposites: dark yet hilarious, simple yet strategic, social yet cutthroat.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their vibrant and charming 2D art style, featuring hand-drawn, colorful visuals that enhance the whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the smoothness of the graphics, which contribute to an engaging gameplay experience filled with unique characters and mechanics. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout aspect, elevating the game's appeal.
- “The art style is vibrant and charming—running around as a ghost has never felt so good!”
- “There is a whimsical and magical essence around the castle as you play; the graphics are charming and there are a lot of tiny details everywhere you go.”
- “The game has a charming visual style, with hand-drawn, colorful, and cartoonish 2D graphics, fun and varied mini-games.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting the quality of the soundtrack and themes, indicating that the composer has a strong understanding of what enhances the gaming experience. Many players enjoy the music so much that they seek it out on platforms like YouTube.
- “The soundtrack and themes are great.”
- “Whoever is in charge of it knows what they are doing; I sometimes miss the OST and listen to it on YouTube.”
- “Whoever is in charge of the music knows what they are doing; I sometimes miss the original soundtrack and listen to it on YouTube.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by an eerie tension that enhances the intense experience of social deduction and strategy, keeping players engaged and on edge throughout matches. This combination of challenging gameplay and a captivating ambiance contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- “The mix of social deduction and strategy keeps every match intense, and the atmosphere adds a lot to the experience.”
- “The eerie atmosphere keeps you on edge, and the gameplay is both challenging and rewarding.”
- “The blend of social deduction gameplay and its eerie atmosphere kept me hooked throughout.”
replayability
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Players highlight the significant replayability of "Castle of Blackwater," primarily due to the diverse factions—protectors, satanic, and forgotten—that offer varied gameplay experiences. The game's balance of fun, strategy, and replayability has been praised, making it a standout in this aspect.
- “The factions (Protectors, Satanic, and Forgotten) add a ton of replayability.”
- “I understand that crafting a game that balances fun, strategy, and replayability is no easy feat, but you've outdone yourselves with Castle of Blackwater!”
- “The replayability is incredible!”
- “The factions (protectors, satanic, and forgotten) add a ton of replayability.”
- “Once you complete the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in different playthroughs makes it feel repetitive.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that while there are occasional glitches, the game provides a fun experience, indicating that stability issues are minor and do not significantly detract from gameplay.
- “Some occasional glitches here and there, but a very fun experience overall.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
story
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The story is enriched by diverse missions and unique character abilities that maintain player engagement, while a smooth and intuitive interface contributes to an enjoyable gameplay experience.