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BlackCatBone for Windows
Early access
Free
The download is hosted on itch.io. It's free. If you'd like to support the game, you can leave a tip of any amount there, but it's entirely optional.
How it works
- Click Download free demo. On itch.io, choose No thanks, just take me to the downloads (or leave a tip).
- Download the zip from the page that opens.
- Unzip it and run the game.
- On first launch, choose your Discogs collection export (CSV) and your music folders.
System requirements
Provisional: these may change before release.
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core, 3 GHz or faster |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 12 card with 6 GB VRAM (GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon RX 5600 or better) |
| Storage | 10 GB free, SSD recommended |
| Your music | Optional: a Discogs collection export and your own music files (MP3, FLAC and similar) |
Questions
Do I need a record collection to play?
The game is built around your own collection, so it's best with one. A Discogs export fills the shop with your records, and matching music files let you play them. Without files, records can still be browsed, filed and displayed.
Does the game include any music?
No. BlackCatBone has no soundtrack and ships with no music. It only plays files you already own.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. Everything runs on your computer. Fetching sleeve art and prices from Discogs is optional and off by default.
Is it really free?
Yes, for now. The full early access version is planned at $8 (about £6), one payment with every early access update included.
Mac or Linux?
Windows only for now. Mac and Linux versions, and a version for low-end PCs, are planned for future updates.