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Castle of Blackwater

Castle of Blackwater is a 2D, action-packed, social deduction game with a magical twist. In this intense game of trust and betrayal, up to 10 strangers are trapped in a castle of danger and deception, with a mission to complete tasks and escape with their lives.

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March 25, 2025
1 year and 130 days ago
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Very Positive179 reviews91.1%

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About the Game

Castle of Blackwater is a fast-paced social deduction game with a magical twist. Up to 10 strangers are trapped in a castle filled with danger, deception, and dark forces. Will you fight to survive and escape, or will you betray and eliminate?

Choose Your Faction

Protectors  Complete tasks, form alliances, and expose the Satanic

Satanic – Sabotage, eliminate, and manipulate your way to victory

Forgotten – Play both sides and stir up chaos like a true wildcard

Features

  • Proximity Voice & Text Chat – Scream, scheme, or whisper sweet lies into your friends’ ears.

  • 10 Unique Characters & Abilities – Silence players mid-discussion, transform into a werewolf, or literally read minds to uncover bloody secrets.

  • 20+ Mini-Games & Tasks – Slice veggies like a ninja, chop down a tree like a lumberjack, or light candles like a medieval DJ in a musical memory game.

  • 200+ Customisation Items - Equip awesome weapons, flashy shields, and fun emotes. Teabag enemies, dance with a skeleton, or go out in style with custom eliminations!

  • Death is not the end! – As a ghost, collect souls to buy power-ups for your team. Influence the game from beyond the grave!


In the ever-lasting battle between good and evil, only one side will survive to claim the Castle’s victory.

Many members are joining our Discord to keep up to date with development. We're a small but active team, so if you have any suggestions or questions, we would love to talk to you on Discord.