Blackout
Blackout is an indie puzzle game inspired by old-school handheld games from the 80s and 90s. 5x5 grid only able to be solved by a 3x3 cross/plus.
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- Released
- 2026
- Developer
- OB3
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- unknown
- Download
- 0.49 GB
What is Blackout?
Blackout is an indie puzzle game inspired by old-school handheld games from the 80s and 90s. 5x5 grid only able to be solved by a 3x3 cross/plus.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 4 October 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 3 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Developer | OB3 |
| Publisher | OB3 |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Strategy |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded 4 October 2026. Store data from Steam, read 4 October 2026.
How was Blackout received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 4 October 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
Input
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | unknown |
| Download size | 0.49 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 4 October 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 4 October 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Is Blackout worth it?
100% of 1 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates 1 user reviews. It costs $1.59 on Steam, on sale from $1.99.
That is the data, not a verdict for sale: whether it is worth it depends on the price you pay and what you want. We have not published our own review of this game.
Where Blackout sits on the grid
The grid places every game in the catalogue on measured axes rather than on an opinion. This is where Blackout lands on each map it has the data for, with the share of the catalogue it beats on each axis.
- Year
- 100ahead of 77% of the catalogue
- Reach
- 0ahead of 0% of the catalogue
Percentiles are against the games that carry a reading on that axis, not the whole catalogue: counting a game with no figure as a zero would flatter everything that has one. How the grid works.
What readers say about Blackout
Reviews written by people who have played it. These are separate from the GamingPickz Score and are never averaged into it: that score comes from thousands of Steam reviews with a sample-size correction, and a handful of unverified ratings would distort it rather than improve it.
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Common questions about Blackout
What platforms is Blackout on?
Blackout is available on PC. It first released in 2026.
How much does Blackout cost?
$1.59 on Steam in the United States, read on 4 October 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Blackout?
100% of 1 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates 1 user reviews. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
How big is the Blackout download?
0.49 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Blackout?
Blackout was developed by OB3 and published by OB3.
Is Blackout worth it in 2026?
100% of 1 Steam reviews are positive (1 user reviews), and it is $1.59 on steam. That is the strongest signal we hold; "worth it" depends on the price you pay and what you want, so weigh the sentiment against the current price above.
Is Blackout on sale?
Yes, right now. Blackout is $1.59 on Steam, down from its $1.99 list price (about 20% off), read on 4 October 2026. Prices move, so check the store.