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黑水镇Blackwater Town

小黑与鹿鹿 · Published by 小黑与鹿鹿

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

A Chinese folklore horror interactive narrative game. When Blackwater Town is consumed by a corpse demon calamity, your choices will decide who survives, reshape destinies, and reveal ancient secrets through fully animated cinematic storytelling and branching paths.

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Embark on a chilling journey where your choices define survival in Blackwater Town. Navigate the eerie corridors of this Chinese folklore-inspired adventure, uncovering mysteries through animated storytelling and branching paths.

About this game

About This Game

The flames of the Ghost Festival have yet to fade when Blackwater Town is suddenly plunged into a living nightmare overrun by corpse demons.

In a single night, familiar streets are consumed by fear. Survivors struggle for a fleeting chance of survival amid chaos and despair. You will step into this disaster as the protagonist, making choices under relentless pressure — who to trust, who to save, and what to protect when everything begins to fall apart. Every decision will reshape the course of events and gradually reveal the ancient secrets hidden deep within the town.

Blackwater Town is an interactive narrative game inspired by ancient Chinese folklore and traditional customs. Blending Eastern horror atmosphere, a world shaped by corpse demon calamity, and a branching choice-driven story, the game unfolds through fully animated cinematic sequences. With no complex controls required, you can immerse yourself in a supernatural disaster tale where every choice can change the outcome — witnessing the fall of a town and the struggles, sacrifices, and faint sparks of humanity that remain in the darkest moments.

The playable Demo is now available, featuring the complete first two chapters. Experience the outbreak of the Blackwater Town disaster firsthand and witness the beginning of the desperate struggle for survival after the town’s downfall.

Features

Chinese Folklore Roots · Immersive Eastern Horror

Built upon ancient Chinese folk legends, rural traditions, and forgotten taboos, the game combines Ghost Festival rituals, mountain mysteries, and an unknown catastrophe to create a uniquely Eastern horror atmosphere.

What caused the disaster?
The truth lies hidden beneath the layers of mist surrounding Blackwater Town.

Every Choice Rewrites Fate

When disaster strikes, every decision becomes a struggle between danger, loyalty, and the unknown.

A single choice can trigger a chain of consequences, changing future events, relationships, and character outcomes. Every path offers a story experience uniquely shaped by your decisions.

Multiple Branches · Uncover the Full Truth

As the story unfolds, you will enter entirely different narrative paths and gradually uncover the core truth behind the corpse demon calamity.

Each route reveals different characters’ pasts, regrets, and hidden motives, while exposing different fragments of the mystery behind the disaster. Only through repeated choices can you piece together the complete truth of Blackwater Town.

Stand Together with Your Companions · Survive the Impossible

After the disaster begins, you will search for a way to survive alongside companions with completely different personalities.

Some will stand firm by their principles.
Some will choose self-preservation.
Some will make unexpected choices when pushed to the edge.

Your decisions will determine the stories you share with them.

Fully Animated Narrative · Immersive with No Barriers

The entire story is presented through dynamic animated sequences, with simple and intuitive gameplay that allows you to focus entirely on the characters, the story, and every critical choice.

At every crossroads, you must make your own judgment and experience a long night of disaster, survival, and human nature.

You Will Experience

  • Witness the complete collapse of Blackwater Town, from peaceful festival nights to total devastation

  • A unique Eastern horror atmosphere blending Chinese folklore and corpse demon legends

  • A desperate struggle for survival as order collapses and danger closes in

  • Critical choices powerful enough to reshape the story and reveal the weight of every decision

  • Multiple narrative paths waiting for you to uncover the truth behind Blackwater Town’s mysterious transformation

Notice

This game contains horror scenes, corpse demon elements, disturbing sounds, and intense atmosphere that may cause discomfort for some players. Please consider your own physical and emotional tolerance before playing.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11
  • Processor: 2+ GHz Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported Languages

Simplified Chinese*, English
*languages with full audio support

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Blackwater Town Demo Update | Chapter Three Branch Now Availab

    Hello everyone, this is the Blackwater Town development team.The Blackwater Town Demo has received a new content update.This update adds the branch storyline for Chapter Three, “Qingxi Village.” As the story unfolds, players will face new choices and gradually enter new story paths.Update HighlightsAdded the Chapter Three, “Qingxi Village” branch storyline;Added new story choices and branching paths;Added more of the continuing story.Blackwater Town is an interactive story game inspired by Chinese supernatural folklore and traditional legends. The game is still in active development.If you’ve played the Demo before, welcome back to check out the new content.If you haven’t tried it yet, download the latest Demo and experience the story of Blackwater Town for yourself.We’d also love to hear your thoughts and feedback in the comments. Your feedback will help us continue improving the game.Thank you for your support and interest. We’ll keep working on the upcoming chapters.
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Blackwater Town Demo Update: Chapter 2 Now Available

    Hello everyone, this is the developer of Blackwater Town.The Blackwater Town Demo has received a new update, adding the Chapter 2 story content. Players can now continue the journey and experience new narrative branches and further developments.With this update, the story continues to unfold, bringing new choices, branching paths, and events waiting to be discovered.Update Highlights:Added Chapter 2 story content;Added new story choices and branching paths;Improved certain cinematic sequences;Adjusted various gameplay and experience details.Blackwater Town is an interactive narrative game inspired by ancient Chinese folklore and supernatural tales. The game is still in active development.We welcome everyone to try the latest Demo and share your thoughts and feedback.Thank you for your attention and support!
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    New Trailer Released – Blackwater Town《黑水镇》新预告片已发布

    We are excited to share a new trailer for Blackwater Town.This trailer presents a more accurate reflection of the game’s current narrative tone, focusing on its themes of irreversible choices and escalating catastrophe.Thank you for following the development.我们很高兴分享《黑水镇》的全新预告片。本次预告片更准确地呈现了游戏当前的叙事方向,围绕“不可逆选择”与逐步失控的灾变展开。感谢大家的关注与支持。
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