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2019 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.99 € 👍 84 % Very positive, 5,960 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

A noir detective adventure starring cat private eye John Blacksad, who is pulled into a murder case around a boxing club. It focuses on investigation, dialogue and choices in a comic-inspired world of anthropomorphic animals.

What defines Blacksad: Under the Skin:

  • Choices with consequences
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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2022 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.99 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 7,746 reviews on Steam Steam Deck verified

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