BlackEye

Released Aug 2017

BlackEye is an adventure game, and its main character is the inhabitant of the world of Koyte. This mysterious world is divided into two - upper and lower ones. No one inhabitant of the upper world would voluntarily go down to the lower world. However the main character has to reach the bottom!

72% positive · 188 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Evaluation

BlackEye launched on August 9, 2017 and received a series of feature updates in the months leading up to and just after launch, culminating in the August 10, 2017 patch that brought the game to 33 levels. That post mentioned plans for local multiplayer and achievements, but no follow-up was ever published — there have been zero developer communications since August 10, 2017. The game has no DLC listed, no roadmap, and no further announcements of any kind across nearly nine years of silence. While the developer mentioned multiplayer plans in mid-2017, those statements were never followed up on and there is no evidence they were ever delivered or remain active commitments. The game appears to have launched, received a short burst of pre- and post-launch patches, and then development ceased entirely. It functions as a self-contained, finished product.

Evidence

Final update brought the game to 33 levels and added a new monster. Developer mentioned ongoing work on local multiplayer and achievements, but this was the last post ever published.

news post · Aug 10, 2017 source ambiguous

high

Developer announced plans to open local multiplayer for testing in a future 'BIG' update, supporting up to 5 players.

news post · Jul 23, 2017 source content planned

medium

Media

Details

Developer

Dnovel

Publisher

SA Industry

Achievements

—

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

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About this game

BlackEye is an adventure game set on Koyte, a mysterious world unlike any other.

Koyte is a massive planet covered in an endless network of caves stretching thousands of kilometers beneath the surface. While the surface is almost devoid of atmosphere, life continues deep underground. Long ago, an advanced civilization flourished within these caves, leaving behind ancient mechanisms and mysterious artifacts. Now the planet is divided into two worlds. The inhabitants of the upper world live in peace, while the depths are ruled by hostile creatures that relentlessly hunt anyone from above.

As BlackEye, you must descend into the dangerous lower world. Along the way, you'll battle deadly enemies, discover new weapons and protective equipment, collect useful items, uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization, and learn the forgotten history of Koyte.

Features

33 levels.
5 weapon modifications.
7 types of monsters.
Secrets and puzzles to discover.
Xbox gamepad support.
Unique gameplay mechanics, including shooting while performing somersaults and the ability to cling to walls while sliding.

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026