The Black Watchmen (2015)

Developer

Alice & Smith

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Adventure, Indie, RPG

Rating

4.4 of 5, 747 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 8.2 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

The game feels like a real-world investigation, blending online research and puzzle-solving into a tense, immersive conspiracy.

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What players say

Players say The Black Watchmen is a unique ARG that makes you feel like a real agent by mixing in-game puzzles with real-world research. Many praise the Lovecraft-themed campaigns, but warn about broken external links and a requirement for Facebook or personal info that limits the experience.

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