Black Widow: Recharged

Black Widow: Recharged

Adamvision Studios · October 28, 2021 · Action, Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter

Buy Black Widow: Recharged from GOG at $1.99 — the cheapest of 5 stores we compare. The cheapest Black Widow: Recharged key from a keyshop is $1.99 at Eneba.

PC
Mostly Positive74% · 53
Best price 75 Lowest tracked
$1.99-80%
$9.99⭐ lowest tracked
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Where to buy Black Widow: Recharged — official stores

GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-80%
$1.99
$9.99
Buy
Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
Buy
Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$9.99
Buy

Cheapest Black Widow: Recharged keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.99
Buy
Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.50
Buy

Black Widow: Recharged price by region

Black Widow: Recharged costs £1.56 in the United Kingdom, €1.79 in Europe (EUR), $1.99 in the United States, $1.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.65 in Canada, A$2.69 in Australia, NZ$2.95 in New Zealand, zł7.19 in Poland and R$10.19 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Black Widow: Recharged offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.56 −80% £1.59 £1.56 4
Europe (EUR) €1.79 −80% €1.79 €1.80 5
United Statesyour region $1.99 −80% $1.99 $1.99 5
Georgia (USD) $1.99 −80% $1.99 $1.99 5
Canada CA$2.65 −80% CA$2.65 — 3
Australia A$2.69 −80% A$2.69 — 3
New Zealand NZ$2.95 −80% NZ$2.95 — 3
Poland zł7.19 −80% zł7.19 zł10.05 4
Brazil R$10.19 −80% R$10.19 — 3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Black Widow: Recharged

✦ AI summary

Black Widow: Recharged is a vibrant twin-stick shooter where you blast waves of enemies while collecting power-ups and charging devastating web blasts to climb the leaderboards. The game features 30 inventive challenge modes that twist the classic formula in creative ways, all playable solo or in local co-op with a friend.

The original cult classic arachnid-starring, twin-stick shooter returns! Just in time for Halloween, Black Widow: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.

Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways.
Collect cash from downed enemies to charge a powerful web blast, or pick up one of a dozen new power-ups including explosive blasts, spread-shots, and fear, trapping all enemies in your web. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.

Key Features:


  • Old Meets New: Classic Black Widow gameplay updated for smooth control, and visuals for modern PCs and consoles
  • Charge and Blast: In addition to a dozen power-ups, cash picked up from downed enemies can now be used to charge a massive web blast to get you out of sticky situations
  • Challenge: Compete in a series of 30 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
  • Compete: Reach the top of country global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
  • Bring a Friend: Play local co-op with a friend in every mode .. blast bugs and chase scores together
  • Get in the Groove: Get into the rhythm of a good run to the original score by Megan McDuffee

Black Widow: Recharged — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Black Widow: Recharged is praised by players as a fun and addictive reimagining of the classic arcade game with solid mechanics that capture what made retro games enjoyable, though some report performance issues with lag that can make it frustrating to play. Players generally recommend picking it up if you have spare money and appreciate arcade-style gameplay, particularly if you catch it on sale.

Recommended Sep 26, 2025
Black Widow: Recharged, developed by Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox and published by Atari, is a modern reimagining of the 1982 arcade classic. Released on October 28, 2021, this twin-stick shooter retains the core mechanics of the original while introducing contemporary enhancements to appeal to both nostalgic players and newcomers to the genre. The gameplay centers around defending a spider's web from waves of incoming insects. Players control the titular Black Widow spider, using twin-stick controls to navigate and shoot at enemies. The objective is to eliminate the bugs before they breach the web, with each wave increasing in difficulty. The game features a variety of power-ups, including explosive shots and spread-fire, which add strategic depth to the gameplay. Visually, Black Widow: Recharged boasts vibrant, neon-infused graphics that modernize the original's aesthetic while maintaining its retro charm. The game's art style is complemented by an original soundtrack composed by Megan McDuffee, whose work has been praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere and pacing. The combination of engaging visuals and music contributes to an immersive arcade experience. The game of…
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Recommended Sep 25, 2025
I've stumbled upon this while scrolling through steam and saw I had spare money to buy this game. I only buy games when I think they're worth spending your money in and what I define as "worth it" is when the game is genuinely FUN because of its game mechanics (and not by predatory stuff like FOMO) and this game is the definition of FUN. I've done some research of this game and it appears to be a game from the 1980s but REMAKED to be modern and wow, is this what the oldies played back then (classic mode)? Old videogames appear to be more focused on the fun factor and that's what I love about them. I'm currently 18 as I send this review and the game is incredibley addicting and you should buy it if you haave the spare money! I got it in a discount which is nice!
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Recommended Oct 3, 2026
Excelent reimagining of a classic Atari game!
Not recommended Aug 12, 2026
Lag makes the game unplayable at points. A shame as its otherwise really fun.
Recommended May 3, 2026
It seems to be ok and fun, could be reworked to be more enjoyable.
Recommended Nov 11, 2025
This was one of the better recharged games. My gameplay is below. https://youtu.be/uRyNuaG26DU

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