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Black Powder Box

Black Powder Box is a sandbox FPS focusing on PvE combat, a level editor, and both realistic and sci-fi environments. Create and play your own levels—or the ones built in-game. Join NPC factions in combat, solve traps and puzzles, and destroy things in your way!

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June 5, 2026
58 days ago
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About the Game

Black Powder Box is a sandbox FPS shooter focused on PvE combat, a level editor, both realistic and sci-fi environments, and complete chaos!

In Black Powder Box, you can utilize the level editor to create custom maps, customize NPC behavior and factions within them, create chains of events and interactions between objects, place props and lighting, and use other tools to build any amazing experience you’re aiming for.

You can create a wide variety of levels, ranging from typical shooters and simulated facilities to horror or puzzle-solving ones.

Later, you can play these maps, join any faction in combat, bring chaos, solve puzzles, and enjoy the game however you want.

As of Alpha 1, Black Powder Box main features are:

  • NPCs customizable behaviour and factions

  • Level editor

  • Player–NPC compatible weapon system

  • Customizable chain-of-events functionality during level creation