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BlackChain

Borington · Borington

BlackChain

gameAppID 1500970Released
Release dateMar 17, 2021

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Player statistics

Default: last 7 days, hourly. · Stale · Range: 6/14/2026, 1:45:05 PM - 11/3/2026, 5:53:34 AM

Current Players0
24h Peak0
All-Time Peak2
24h Player-Hours0 h

Player History

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Last 24 Hours000%0
Last 7 Days000%0
Last 30 Days000%0
Last 12 Months0.1900%2
2026-11000%0
2026-100-0.02-100%0
2026-090.02-0.2-90.82%1
2026-080.220.0314.98%2
2026-070.19-0.07-25.27%2
2026-060.2600%1

Details

DeveloperBorington
PublisherBorington
FreeNo
Required ageNone

A classic single-player RTS set in a Solar System ruled by megacorporations. Journey from Mars all the way to Planet 9 and uncover the secrets of the BlackChain.

In the year 2088, the Solar System is ruled by those who can exploit it the most efficiently. Corporations constantly push the boundaries of space exploration, artificial intelligence, quantum cryptography and ruthlessness. BlackChain is a story-based real time strategy game, inspired by the old days of game development. It includes: A classic RTS campaign across the Solar System 12 unique story missions with full voice acting Base building Land and air combat Skirmish mode versus AI, up to 8 players Map Editor, custom games A lot of technobabbleAbout the developerBorington is a one-man development team based in Transylvania, this is our second game, after Rum & Gun Got some ideas or questions? Join our Discord server:

Genres and categories

IndieStrategySingle-playerMulti-playerSteam AchievementsIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

Platforms and requirements

windows: yesmac: nolinux: no
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Ratings and content

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Recommendations107
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