Is Black Book: Prologue free?

Not right now — Steam does not list Black Book: Prologue as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.

Is Black Book: Prologue Steam Deck verified?

Yes. Valve has tested Black Book: Prologue and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.

Can I play Black Book: Prologue on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Black Book: Prologue. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Black Book: Prologue multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Black Book: Prologue as single-player only.

Is Black Book: Prologue on PC Game Pass?

No — Black Book: Prologue is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Black Book: Prologue

Morteshka · May 5, 2020 · RPG, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Atmospheric

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About Black Book: Prologue

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Step into rural Russia as apprentice witch Vasilisa, battling Slavic mythological creatures with collected spell cards in turn-based combat inspired by Slay the Spire. Uncover the mysterious Black Book's seals while solving riddles and uncovering folklore in this free prologue that blends adventure, deck-building, and Northern Russian mythology brought to life by expert anthropologists.

Black Book: Prologue is a free standalone version of the game, featuring an essential part of the story - the First Day of Vasilisa becoming a witch.

Welcome to the mysterious, yet intriguing world of Black Book - an Adventure game mixed with deck building turn-based combat, inspired by the likes of Slay the Spire.

In the game, you’ll step forth into the rural countryside as Vasilisa - an apprentice sorcerer, trained in witchcraft. Travel across the lands as you aid common folk by persuading - and sometimes battling - the otherworldly creatures of Slavic myth.

Uncover the seals of Black Book
Unleash hellish spells on your enemies! Collect spell cards and new skills as you progress.
A Historic Adventure
solve riddles and complete side-quests as you learn more about life in the countryside of olden Russia.
Myths and legends
Explore a world based on Northern Russian mythology. Learn from an in-game encyclopedia, created with the help of expert anthropologists - and find all folk tales hidden within the game!

Black Book: Prologue — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Single-player
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Black Book: Prologue — questions & answers

Is Black Book: Prologue free?: Not right now — Steam does not list Black Book: Prologue as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.
Is Black Book: Prologue Steam Deck verified?: Yes. Valve has tested Black Book: Prologue and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.
Can I play Black Book: Prologue on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Black Book: Prologue. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Black Book: Prologue multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Black Book: Prologue as single-player only.
Is Black Book: Prologue on PC Game Pass?: No — Black Book: Prologue is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Black Book: Prologue offers an engaging introduction to a card-based game built around Slavic folklore and dark themes, with players appreciating the cultural lore explanations and accessible mechanics. While some note the card game style isn't for everyone, those interested in mythology-driven narratives and the genre generally find it worth trying before committing to the full version.

Recommended Jun 1, 2026

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Recommended Sep 13, 2024

witch ♥♥♥♥. demons. fire. ooh

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Recommended Jul 23, 2024

I'm not much a fan of card-style games but I did enjoy this prologue. I liked the "hints" option that revealed the meaning of some words common to the lore and culture. Simple enough to play and if you enjoy cultural-based lore this, I think, is good. Though I won't be purchasing the game I'm still giving this a thumbs up. Just because I don't like the the game mechanics doesn't warrant a bad review. To each their own.

1 found this helpful

Recommended Mar 8, 2024

I recommend buying the full version, the game is worth it

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Recommended Jan 15, 2026

Interesting

Recommended Feb 22, 2025

Nice demo to see if you want the whole game

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