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BLACK BIRD

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BLACK BIRD is a Action game from Onion Games with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot

Developer
Onion Games
Release year
2018
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$18.99
Review signal
96% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
OS *: Windows7 / 8.1 / 10
Memory: 4 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 500 MB available space

macOS

Minimum
OS: OS X
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

From Steam reviews

Review notes

BLACK BIRD is worth a closer look if you want replayable, steampunk, pixel art, and exploration.

Best for players who want steampunk, pixel art, emotional story, and replayable.

replayable

Fit

The structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.

steampunk

Setting

A clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.

pixel-art

Setting

The visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.

exploration

Play style

The draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.

boss-rush

Play style

A major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.

emotional-story

Tone

The story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.

strong-atmosphere

Tone

The mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.

chaotic-fun

Tone

The appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.

Steam review snapshots

Because the better and better you get at the game, the more ways you discover how to get a higher score, the…
Exploration
Get through four stages and their bosses and you'll get an ending.
Boss Rush
The screen starts turning into bullet-filled chaos, some enemies start taking a lot of hits, and the stages are filled with more…
Chaotic Fun
It's abit too hard for me, a rather new player in the shmup genre, even after the difficulty patch, but the visuals…
Strong Atmosphere

Why it fits

Check it if you want action filtered by single-player.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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