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// Blacksad: Under the Skin(2019)

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About Blacksad: Under the Skin
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Based on the noir comic series by the same name. The game features a noir detective story about a PI by the name of Blacksad that gets dragged into the case of a murdered boxing club. The game feature an interactive system much reminiscent of Grim Fandango where you have direct control of the character and only things that catch his gaze is interactable.
Release Date
Nov 5, 2019
Developers
Ys Interactive
Publishers
Microids
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Blacksad: Under the Skin FAQ & buying guide

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Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

Steam
83.27% positive
'Very Positive', 6,834 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
66/100
4 critics

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What is Blacksad: Under the Skin about?

In 1950s New York, Joe Dunn, the owner of a humble boxing club is found hanged. At the same time, Robert Yale, his protege and greatest hope, is reported missing. Although overwhelmed by these terrible events, Joe Dunn’s daughter, Sonia, decides to continue working towards her father’s dreams: she takes over the boxing club and calls on John Blacksad to investigate this mysterious disappearance. It’s the eve of the fight of the year and the club, which is in serious financial difficulties, will not survive Robert’s withdrawal. The investigation will lead John Blacksad to the very heart of a world in which corruption reigns supreme.

AdventureDetectiveChoices MatterStory RichNoirCrimeMultiple EndingsSingleplayer

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Blacksad: Under the Skin?

Right now the lowest price for Blacksad: Under the Skin we're tracking is $1.25 at Kinguin — 69% below Steam's $3.99. We compare 6 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Blacksad: Under the Skin has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Blacksad: Under the Skin is $1.25 at Kinguin on June 12, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

83% of 6,834 Steam user reviews for Blacksad: Under the Skin are positive ("Very Positive").

When was Blacksad: Under the Skin released?

Blacksad: Under the Skin released on November 5, 2019, developed by Ys Interactive, Pendulo Studios and published by Microids, Maximum Games.

What platforms is Blacksad: Under the Skin available on?

Blacksad: Under the Skin is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Blacksad: Under the Skin?

The cheapest Blacksad: Under the Skin price right now is $1.25 at Kinguin, 69% below the Steam price.

Blacksad: Under the Skin price comparison across stores
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KinguinBest priceAll-time low—$1.25Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Kinguin
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Steam-80%$3.99Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Steam
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All-time low: $1.25 at Kinguin on Jun 12, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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