Blacksad: Under the Skin

Nov 5, 2019
Developer: Ys Interactive
Platforms: Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch
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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.

Released: Nov 5, 2019
Developer: Ys Interactive
Publisher: Microids

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Can my PC run Blacksad: Under the Skin?

Blacksad: Under the Skin needs at least AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB and 8 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: 64-bits Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 (3GHz) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 30 GB available space

Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

Steam

83% positive

'Very Positive', 5,328 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

66/100

4 critics

What Steam players say about Blacksad: Under the Skin72/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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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 $1.71 at Kinguin — 43% below Steam's $2.99. We compare 4 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 $1.07 at Driffle on September 29, 2026. The current best price is about 60% above that low.

Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

83% of 5,328 Steam user reviews for Blacksad: Under the Skin are positive ("Very Positive"). The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Blacksad: Under the Skin?

The minimum system requirements for Blacksad: Under the Skin are — OS: 64-bits Windows 7; CPU: Intel Core i5 (3GHz) or equivalent; GPU: AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB; RAM: 8 GB RAM; Storage: 30 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

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.

When do Blacksad: Under the Skin prices drop?

Blacksad: Under the Skin last hit a new low of $1.07 on September 29, 2026 at Driffle. Current best price is $1.71. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

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

The cheapest Blacksad: Under the Skin price right now is $1.71 at Kinguin, 43% below the Steam price.

Blacksad: Under the Skin price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$1.71	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Kinguin
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$1.87	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Driffle
Steam	Steam	-85%	$2.99-85%	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$19.99	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $1.07 at Driffle on Sep 29, 2026 — the current best price is 60% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

What games are like Blacksad: Under the Skin?

The Case of the Golden Idol

Point-and-click

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

Alfred Hitchcock: Vertigo

Puzzle

Tails Noir

Point-and-click

Can my PC run Blacksad: Under the Skin?

Blacksad: Under the Skin needs at least AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB and 8 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: 64-bits Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 (3GHz) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 30 GB available space

Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

Steam

83% positive

'Very Positive', 5,328 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

66/100

4 critics

What Steam players say about Blacksad: Under the Skin72/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

Be the first to review Blacksad: Under the Skin

What is Blacksad: Under the Skin about?

AdventureDetectiveChoices MatterStory RichNoirCrimeMultiple EndingsSingleplayer

Game modes: Single player

Quick answers

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 $1.71 at Kinguin — 43% below Steam's $2.99. We compare 4 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 $1.07 at Driffle on September 29, 2026. The current best price is about 60% above that low.

Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

83% of 5,328 Steam user reviews for Blacksad: Under the Skin are positive ("Very Positive"). The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Blacksad: Under the Skin?

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.

When do Blacksad: Under the Skin prices drop?

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

The cheapest Blacksad: Under the Skin price right now is $1.71 at Kinguin, 43% below the Steam price.

Blacksad: Under the Skin price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$1.71	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Kinguin
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$1.87	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Driffle
Steam	Steam	-85%	$2.99-85%	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$19.99	Buy Blacksad: Under the Skin at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $1.07 at Driffle on Sep 29, 2026 — the current best price is 60% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

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Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

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

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

Is Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying?

Can my PC run Blacksad: Under the Skin?

When was Blacksad: Under the Skin released?

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