Explore Blackwater
Walk its storm-soaked streets in the world of The Storms Above Us.
Upcoming fantasy-horror novel
The Storms
Above Us.
Enter Blackwater: a city beneath an endless storm, where the bells are life—and when the CRAWL begins, they do not stop.
The novel is the heart of this world. Explore the original interactive hardcover while the story prepares for release.
Leave your mark on Blackwater
Become part of its history.
Supporters may eventually appear in the credits, Blackwater ledgers, tavern records, memorials, citizen names, Bellwatch records, and other pieces of the world.
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Playable now · Story Mode in development
Survive
the CRAWL
Blackwater is waiting.
While The Storms Above Us prepares for release, step into Blackwater yourself in this early playable beta.
When the bells begin, find your partner, stay quiet, use the streets and shelter around you, and survive the CRAWL.
Play free ↗What's playable ↓
No download or account required. Best experienced on desktop with audio enabled.
Public beta leaderboard
Blackwater
Survivors.
Those who made it through the bells.
Fastest successful time ranks first. Civilians saved break ties. Ranked runs require your partner to reach refuge.
Current beta
Enter Blackwater.
Try to leave it.
Experience the CRAWL
Choose a character, find your partner, stay quiet, and reach refuge.
Free Roam
Discover characters, secrets, and hidden locations throughout the city.
In active development
Blackwater is
still taking shape.
Survive the CRAWL is an independent game project being developed alongside The Storms Above Us. Character art, animation, environments, voice acting, and additional content will continue to evolve.
This is an early beta. Visuals, animations, dialogue, balance, and playable content are all still in development.
The bells are beginning
Will you survive
the CRAWL?
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