Overview
BLACK STACK plunges players into a dystopian cyberpunk world where a sentient megastructure, the titular Black Stack, has effectively usurped divinity. As an unauthorized entity, your mission is to infiltrate this corporate behemoth, build a forbidden deck of cards, steal vital hardware, and compile one-shot exploits. The ultimate goal is to ascend towards the very process that 'wrote God' and make a critical decision about the evidence you leave behind.
Highlights
- Unique Surveillance Mechanic: The 'Surveillance Meter' acts as a persistent boss, with rising 'TRACE' levels triggering escalating responses like PING, LOCK, and PURGE. High TRACE distorts the interface and enemy AI, culminating in non-lethal Integrity loss at 100.
- Strategic Deckbuilding: Players must construct a 'forbidden deck' by stealing hardware and compiling exploits, offering a deep layer of strategic card-based gameplay.
- Multiple Playable Identities: Choose from three distinct playable characters, each offering a unique perspective and potentially different gameplay approaches within the dark, horror-tinged cyberpunk setting.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy deep strategic card battlers with a roguelike structure, set against a dark and atmospheric cyberpunk backdrop. Fans of games that blend narrative intrigue with challenging mechanics, and those who appreciate unique boss mechanics like the persistent Surveillance Meter, will find much to explore.
Game Info
BLACK STACK is a single-player strategy game developed and published by BLACKGLASS ASSEMBLY. It features full controller support and Steam Achievements. The game supports a wide array of languages, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. Its release date is August 30, 2026.
