

BlackStump
Abigail Fischer · 2026 · Indie, Simulation, Multiplayer, Fantasy, RPG
PC
9 user reviews78% · 9
This game is free to play. Get it on Steam →
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About BlackStump
Overview
BlackStump is a free-to-play cozy cooperative life simulator where up to 8 players can cooperate to mend natural and spiritual connections in abandoned landscapes using the power of their voices and their creativity.Play with friends
BlackStump is built for co-op gameplay. Play minigames with friends by interacting with wisps.Combine your resources to appease spirits roaming about the land.Explore the island
The world is filled with activities to try; if you find one, get some friends over to join in!Proximity Chat
Use your voice to chat with friends and navigate the world around you! And maybe even hear the world talk back...This game was made as a Senior Capstone project for RPI's Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences program.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
It has potential, but it lacks a community and has several bugs that need to be fixed. It is still young, so I understand the buggy aspect but please, work harder to advertise and attract an audience if you plan to make a multiplayer game like this!4 found this helpful
The scandalous skin made me feel a funny way, game good i recommend3 found this helpful
I love the style and visuals but that's about it. The world is small and empty and the minigames only work for one person. I played it with a friend, we both played the minigame at the same time but we couldn't see eachothers drawings. Besides the drawing minigame and the drawing on the ground, I didn't see any other games. I did see another creature besides the butterfly guy, but I couldn't interact with him at all. I'm also not sure if there's supposed to be voicechat or any type of chat? We had to communicate outside of the game. It's good that the game is free because there basically isn't anything to do. But I do see the potential, especially with the visual design! It reminded me of Don't Starve Together, I thought there was going to be a survival element with the ultimate goal of restoring the landscapes. Seeing that this game was made as a program project does make a lot of sense! But as a game outside of the program, it's lackluster. Hopefully I can revisit this game in the future and change my opinion! I would love to see this as a fully fleshed out game! :)2 found this helpful
This game is incredibly buggy and full of holes. Don't waste your time playing.2 found this helpful
I found a copy of BlackStump on an abandoned USB drive I picked up during a walk in the forest. Opening a lobby, I had my friend join like any other game. But little did I know, that this would change our lives forever..... We had a blast dancing around and playing soccer in this charming game. We enjoyed the minigames together and dressed up our characters, but we just couldn't figure out what was up with that Cave...... it had a certain allure that draws you in no matter where you go across the map. Its charming darkness, the beauty of its opening... we just had to know what was up with that Cave. My friend and I approached it many times, trying different approaches, different tactics, different interactions. But nothing worked. The Cave was there as ominous as ever. When we began to lose hope, it suddenly happened. My friend went dead quiet and wouldn't respond to me. It went on for a terrifying minute or more, I lost track of time in the terror of my friend's uncharacteristic behavior. But then his voice finally pierced through in a quiet whisper. "The Cave.... the Cave, its calling me." Confused, I asked what was wrong, but nothing seems to reach him. His character slowly …2 found this helpful
This is the co-op game you didn’t know you needed. Say hello to BlackStump, a brand-new free-to-play life sim on Steam! In this world, you and up to seven friends work together to heal abandoned landscapes. It’s all about mending natural and spiritual connections through pure creativity. You’ll gather resources to appease ancient spirits, explore massive islands, and jump into quick minigames with wisps. It’s cozy, cooperative, and completely free. Developed by a talented team at Vinea Studios, this indie gem is officially out right now. Go grab some friends and check out BlackStump on Steam today. Like and subscribe for more indie game finds! It was a fun hour. So I'd recommend it. If you want an inadept look at the game, check out this short. https://youtube.com/shorts/uqnm0Jh4yyw?feature=share1 found this helpful
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