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About Black Future '88
Climb a procedural tower in an alternate version of 1988 to kill its insane owner. Then do it again, and again. The constantly evolving world is influenced by other players as you experience this bold and wildly exciting dungeon crawler.
Release Date
Nov 21, 2019
Developer
SUPERSCARYSNAKES
Publishers
Good Shepherd Entertainment
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Is Black Future '88 worth buying?

Steam
72.04% positive
'Mostly Positive', 744 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
90/100
1 critic

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What is Black Future '88 about?

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of deadly traps, homicidal AI, crazed junkies and colossal Wardens standing in your way in a stylish alternative version of 1988. The world is reeling from a nuclear cataclysm, created by Duncan, the tower architect. The First of his bombs fell in the summer of 1988, and by December they had blacked-out the sun with endless rain. We decided to stop keeping time after this, and it’s been 1988 ever since. Everything that lived through the initial attack will die in the extreme floods that followed. These are the times after, where there are no more months, or even weeks…everything is measured in minutes left to live. Take on the mantle of one of the last remaining misfit survivors, and fight your way to the top of the tower to kill the architect and stop the endless nuclear rain. Ascend to die, and die to survive. Game Features Death Ascendant: Climb an always evolving procedural tower and fight for survival through a constant onslaught of death by fire, lasers, and slashes. Unique Synth-Punk World: Play through a unique take on a retro cyberpunk dystopia, and fight to survive through 5 distinct zones each with their own challenges. Pick Your Poison: Play as one of 5 playable characters, each with their own unique buffs- and weaknesses. Ruin Friendships: Test your wits and reflexes with a friend in couch co-op, and experience a completely unique take on the co-op roguelike. Kill the Wardens: Fight for survival by challenging the numerous unique bosses that guard each one of the game’s zones. Fog Machines and Laser Beams: Bring a gun and laser sword to a fire fight by arming yourself with a selection of the 50 unique weapons available in the game, each with their own unique effects. Evolve to Survive: The only way to survive when everything, including your own heart, is trying to kill you is to carefully boost or curse yourself by strategically choosing- and combining from 30 distinct buffs and curses. Dailies: Every day, a new challenge is generated with unique attributes that will test your mettle and allow you to see how your skills compare against other players in a global Leaderboard. Fight for not just survival, but supremacy! Ear Candy: Death never sounded so good thanks to an all killer original analog-synth soundtrack performed by Tremor Low.

ActionAction RoguelikeRogue-liteCyberpunkAdventureCo-op1980sLocal Co-Op

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen

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What is the cheapest place to buy Black Future '88?

Right now the lowest price for Black Future '88 we're tracking is $0.45 at Kinguin — 98% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 5 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Black Future '88 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Black Future '88 is $0.23 at Kinguin on June 5, 2026. The current best price is about 96% above that low.

Is Black Future '88 worth buying?

72% of 744 Steam user reviews for Black Future '88 are positive ("Mostly Positive").

When was Black Future '88 released?

Black Future '88 released on November 21, 2019, developed by SUPERSCARYSNAKES and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment, Gambitious.

What platforms is Black Future '88 available on?

Black Future '88 is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, split screen.

When do Black Future '88 prices drop?

Black Future '88 last hit a new low of $0.23 on June 5, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $0.45. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Black Future '88?

The cheapest Black Future '88 price right now is $0.45 at Kinguin, 98% below the Steam price.

Black Future '88 price comparison across stores
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KinguinBest price$0.45Buy Black Future '88 at Kinguin
Instant Gaming-95%$1.15Buy Black Future '88 at Instant Gaming
YuPlay-87%$3.02Buy Black Future '88 at YuPlay
Steam$19.99Buy Black Future '88 at Steam
GamersGate$19.99Buy Black Future '88 at GamersGate

All-time low: $0.23 at Kinguin on Jun 5, 2026 — the current best price is 96% above it.

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