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Penumbra: Black Plague

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… Is it your kind of game?

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About Penumbra: Black Plague

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 sanity.

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80%

85 ratings

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93%

2,766 reviews

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$9.99

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Platforms
PC
Release date
February 12, 2008
Length
About 9 hours
Difficulty
3/5 (estimated)
Genres
Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Action · Science fiction · Horror · Survival · Stealth
Perspective
First person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Playable
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Penumbra: Black Plague?
About 9 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Penumbra: Black Plague on?
Penumbra: Black Plague is available on PC.
Does Penumbra: Black Plague have co-op?
No, Penumbra: Black Plague is single-player only.
Does Penumbra: Black Plague run on Steam Deck?
Playable
What does Penumbra: Black Plague cost?
$9.99 on Steam.

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