Adventure · 2008
Penumbra: Black Plague
In short: Penumbra: Black Plague is an Adventure game by Frictional Games, released in 2008 on PC. It takes about 9 hours to beat. Critics rate it 78/100.
Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his…
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Key facts
- Released
- 12 February 2008
- Genre
- Adventure · Action · Puzzle
- Length
- ≈ 9 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Frictional Games
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Critics
- Metacritic 78
- Steam reviews
- 94% positive (2,752 reviews)
Where to buy
Also compare at Green Man Gaming·Instant Gaming·Kinguin·GameSeal
Why play it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "Scary" vibe
- ≈ 9h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Penumbra: Black Plague?
Expect about 9 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Penumbra: Black Plague with friends?
No, Penumbra: Black Plague is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Penumbra: Black Plague on?
Penumbra: Black Plague is available on PC.
Is Penumbra: Black Plague a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 78. On Steam, 94% positive (2,752 reviews).
What games are like Penumbra: Black Plague?
In the same spirit: Penumbra Overture, Amnesia: Rebirth and SOMA.
