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Granite Noir: The Social Experiment

Granite Noir: The Social Experiment Steam metadata

Black Potion | Jan 16, 2026 | game

Released

0players observed · 23 September 2026 - 02:43:55 UTC

IndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score90% positive

Granite Noir: The Social Experiment metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score90% positive
  • Total reviews10
  • Release dateJan 16, 2026
  • DeveloperBlack Potion
  • PublisherBlack Potion

Genres: Indie

Company pages: Developer: Black PotionPublisher: Black Potion

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Granite Noir: The Social Experiment Steam metadata

Granite Noir: The Social Experiment metadata records Steam app facts, developer and publisher details, platform support, store categories, language support, and reference links.

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Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

90% positive, 9 positive, 1 negative

Price and discount

$9.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud

Achievements

4

Platform releases
  • Steam 16 January 2026

Latest Steam announcements

  • Update 1.0.6: One new wish (23 total) - 21 March 2026

    What's new Wish #23 - The Ninja Boss Someone wished for a boss whose defeat would bring sound design and music to the game. So we built one. Find the King Moustache, fight the beast like a ninja, and when it falls - the king will heal your hearing. Sound design kicks in. Music starts playing. The game literally wakes up. We won't spoil where or how. Just know: the silence has a reason now. Performance improvements We spent a lot of time under the hood making the game run better: Better FPS - We reworked how the game decides what to render. If you can't see it, it doesn't get drawn anymore. Shadows now stop at 200m instead of 2800m - turns out you don't need shadows on things 3 kilometers away. Model optimization - Some models (looking at you, capybaras) were way too detailed for their size. They've been optimized without changing how they look. Smoother loading - Loading screens now pro…

  • Update 1.0.5 Trailer + Performance Patch Notes - 16 March 2026

    Update 1.0.5 Trailer Check out the trailer for Update 1.0.5, featuring the voice-activated save system and the friendly Nazgul on the Puy-de-Dome. What changed This patch is all about performance. No new wishes this time, just making sure the game runs smoother and loads faster for everyone. Performance & Loading Faster loading screens - Game loading and wish data fetching now happen in parallel instead of one after the other. You should notice shorter loading times, especially on slower connections. Texture streaming enabled - We turned on mipmap streaming across all four quality levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Textures now load progressively instead of all at once, which means less stuttering and lower memory pressure. Texture compression - Added Crunch compression and mipmap streaming to dozens of textures. The game loads assets more efficiently now. Bigger async upload buffers -…

  • Update 1.0.5: Two new wishes (22 total!) - 7 March 2026

    Two wishes implemented. We've now reached twenty-two wishes total. This update brings one of our most unique features yet: a voice-activated save system. What's newA save system has been built from scratch. To save your game, you must jump and shout "AVADA CROCHETA" into your microphone. No mic? You can type it instead. We're not kidding.On a plain atop the Puy-de-Dôme volcano, friendly Nazgul are having drinks with a ginger cat. They'll ask you to find a blue crown. Yes, you read that right.What happens nextMore wishes are in the queue. We're working through them. The game keeps changing based on what you ask for.See you in a few weeks for more.If you haven't made your wish yet, the monolith is waiting.

  • Update 1.0.4 Trailer + Official Guide + Bug Fixes - 23 February 2026

    The Update 1.0.4 trailer is here! Check it out: Official GuideNeed help navigating the world? Want to know where to find hidden capybaras or how to unlock the Ninja Way? We've created an official guide for you:Granite Noir Official Guide Bug FixesRemoved the constant blur effect that was affecting visibility.Fixed crashes when alt-tabbing out of the game.Improved scene loading for a smoother experience.Added tutorial for the skill tree system.Added translations for the Beetle Prophecy panel.What's nextMore wishes are in the queue. We're working through them. The game keeps changing based on what you ask for.If you haven't made your wish yet, the monolith is waiting.

  • Update 1.0.4: Six new wishes (20 total!) - 21 February 2026

    Six wishes implemented. We've now reached twenty wishes total. This update brings a skill tree, new animal companions, a mysterious prophecy, and two new languages. What's newA skill tree has been added. Someone asked for one that surpasses Path of Exile's. We made the skill tree. Now you'll need experience to unlock it.A big doggo now roams the world. Pet it and it will follow you. Good boy.TardGoul was here two minutes ago. For any player action or interaction, the world now indicates that TardGoul was there just before you. Always.A mural has been added with "The Beetle Prophecy": "Offer music and harmony to the Monolith and when the extra day comes, the prophecy shall be fulfilled." What does it mean? We don't know either.Simplified Chinese and Japanese are now available. More players can now experience the game without language barriers. 欢迎!ようこそ!A dark wolf with yellow eyes and a c…

  • A New Rhythm for the Monolith - 13 February 2026

    To ensure Granite Noir reaches its full potential and to handle increasingly complex wishes, we are switching to a bi-weekly update schedule. Ambition: More time to polish large-scale requests. Quality: Better testing for a more stable experience. Maintenance: We still perform bug fixes every mid-week, but we strictly only add content requested by your wishes. Next Update (1.0.4): February 21st

  • Update 1.0.3a: Bugfixes & Improvements - 11 February 2026

    A quick hotfix to address some issues reported after the 1.0.3 launch. Thank you for your feedback! Fixes Wish System: Fixed a bug where wishes were sometimes deleted even after being successfully sent. Data retrieval has been improved to ensure that if you’ve made a wish, it’s correctly stored and the secret door appears as intended. Improvements Library: Visual improvements to the library layout, including better placement of benches and environmental assets for better immersion. Check out the 1.0.3 trailer if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzv9Y_x-QM0

  • Update 1.0.3: Three new wishes - 7 February 2026

    Three wishes implemented. This one includes our most ambitious build yet. A massive lake, procedural backrooms, and... someone who really believes in you. What's newA brunette girl who says "I've been following you since the beginning, man." We did our best.The Loch Ness Monster now has a home. A huge lake with a long boardwalk where you can try to spot her surfacing. You'll have to see it to believe it.A secret entrance to the backrooms now exists near the monolith. But here's the catch: it only appears for players who have made their wish. The first room is an endless library of books. This one took us the longest. We hope you'll enjoy it.What happens nextMore wishes are in the queue. We're working through them. The game keeps changing based on what you ask for.See you next week for more.If you haven't made your wish yet, the monolith is waiting. And now there's an extra reason to do…

  • Update 1.0.2 Trailer + Bug Fixes - 3 February 2026

    The Update 1.0.2 trailer is here! Check it out: Bug FixesFixed a bug where crouching could clip you outside the map in certain areas.Fixed a bug where you could interact with the wish button from underground.Fixed a crash when alt-tabbing. If you still experience this issue, try switching to windowed mode, apply changes, then switch back to fullscreen.Added auto-save for the timer every 5 minutes in case of crash.Removed visual effects that could cause headaches for some players (blur, etc.).Fixed King Moustache's sword quest: picking up the sword before activating the quest no longer breaks progression.What's nextMore wishes are in the queue. The game keeps changing based on what you ask for.If you haven't made your wish yet, the monolith is waiting.

  • Update 1.0.2: Five new wishes - 31 January 2026

    Five wishes implemented. This one took a bit longer, but we had a blast putting it all together. Talking rats, hidden collectibles, a dance floor... You're really keeping us on our toes. What's newIntelligent, friendly talking rats now inhabit the world. We had way too much fun staging their little scenes. Hope you enjoy meeting them.An inventory system is here.Hidden capybaras are now scattered throughout the game. Each one wears a collar with a "20" medallion. Find them all for a Steam achievement. Good luck, they're not always where you'd expect.A ballroom has been added to the castle, complete with a jukebox. Jump, run, crouch. You might want to adjust your volume settings.The "Ninja Way" is now available. Run, jump, and use a grappling hook. But becoming a ninja takes some work. It's not that simple.What happens nextMore wishes are in the queue. We're working through them. The game…

  • Patch Update Notes - January 28, 2026 - 27 January 2026

    Portal Fixes & Quality of Life Improvements We've been listening to your feedback and fixed several issues that were getting in the way of your experience. What's Fixed: - Portal from the abandoned castle now works properly (you won't get stuck anymore) - The portal is now blue - Fixed the bug that could trap players inside the castle - Added video quality settings (Low / Medium / High / Ultra) so you can adjust performance - The guidelines popup no longer interrupts you when writing your wish - Alt+Tab now properly returns mouse cursor control The monolith remembers. The path is clearer now. Thanks for your patience as we smooth out these rough edges.

  • Update 1.0.1: Six new wishes - 24 January 2026

    Six wishes implemented. We won't lie, we had a few good laughs reading what you came up with. Burning golf carts, castle realms, renaming the entire game... Working on these has been a pure joy. What's new A blue portal now leads to a twilit realm with a small, abandoned castle. Somewhere inside, there's a plaque inscribed "King Angie". Finding it is on you. There's a burning golf cart. We didn't question it. A quest-giving NPC inspired by Jun Misaki now roams the world. The monolith now displays recent wishes from other players, so you can see what's being asked for. The dark room? It's now a sunny meadow full of flowers. Much prettier. And yes, someone wished to rename the game "Caillou blanc: sponsored by Fluff". We only implement wishes in-game, so the Steam page stays the same, but inside the game, Granite Noir is gone. What happens next More wishes are in the queue. We're working…

Patch notes and updates

S.noRelease datePatch nameGID number
116 March 2026Update 1.0.5 Trailer + Performance Patch Notes1826992588600935
223 February 2026Update 1.0.4 Trailer + Official Guide + Bug Fixes1825093633194585
311 February 2026Update 1.0.3a: Bugfixes & Improvements1824459501603929
43 February 2026Update 1.0.2 Trailer + Bug Fixes1823191198616181
527 January 2026Patch Update Notes - January 28, 20261823191198598706

Complete SteamPulse Game Data

Full game metadata

FieldValue
Steam app typegame
Steam App ID4078640
Live current players0
SteamPulse tracked peak2
Live count (today's peak floor)0
Price$9.99
Free to playNo
Discount0%
Original price USD$9.99
Current price USD$9.99
Release dateJan 16, 2026
DeveloperBlack Potion
PublisherBlack Potion
Owners estimatedNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate minimumNot available
SteamSpy owner estimate maximumNot available
Review typePositive
Positive review percent90%
Positive reviews9
Negative reviews1
Total reviews10
Steam recommendationsNot available
Achievements4
Average playtime foreverNot available
Windows supportYes
macOS supportYes
Linux supportYes
Parent gameNot available
Store URLhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/4078640/

Short description

One wish to shape a game forever. Wait 2 hours in darkness, make your request, and watch it become real for those who comes after.

About this game

(READ FIRST) THE EXPERIMENT IS OVER. YOUR WISH WILL NO LONGER BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. The experiment has come to an end. After working day and night to fulfill players' wishes as quickly as possible, some of them eventually began to wear down the development team's motivation. For example: "I'd like a ninja boss fight whose defeat brings the game's sound design and music to life: wind, echoes, and ambient sounds." It was an original and creative request. However, during the first hour of gameplay, it almost feels as if the game has no sound at all. Then, after defeating the boss, everything comes to life: the music begins, the wind starts blowing, echoes appear, and the world suddenly feels alive. Unfortunately, very few players ever make it that far. Then came this wish: "Please implement skill trees that surpasses PoE's in both quality and quantity." At first, we genuinely thought it was a joke. After all, Granite Noir has no levels, no experience points, and no character skills to upgrade. And Path of Exile has arguably the greatest skill tree ever created, refined over the course of more than twenty years. But it wasn't a joke. We spent an entire week designing a true roguelike skill tree capable of displaying up to 80,000 nodes , one that could evolve and be reset as the game received updates. It was a completely new type of progression system, and we were genuinely excited to see where it could lead. Unfortunately, all that effort resulted in a negative review because we hadn't added character levels or a way to earn experience. (Another player could have wished for that if they wanted to, but it wasn't what had been requested.) Players don't ask for what they already see in every other game. They imagine surprising, original mechanics, often inspired by completely different genres. That's exactly what makes their ideas exciting... but also incredibly time-consuming and difficult to develop. Every single wish eventually represents several days—or even several weeks—of work, with the constant risk that only a handful of players will enjoy it, or worse, that it will simply receive a negative review. Because of that single negative review, Steam…

Supported languages

English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

Steam categories

Category IDCategory
2Single-player
22Steam Achievements
68Custom Volume Controls
74Playable without Timed Input
69Stereo Sound
23Steam Cloud
15Stats
62Family Sharing

Regional ratings

BoardRatingDescriptors
dejuslNot available
steam germany0Not available
igrs3Not available

Steam marketplace comparison data

Price History Overview

USD uses SteamPulse's own locally recorded daily store snapshots, so this overview reflects the exact regional price history that SteamPulse has captured for this currency.

Coverage And Tracking Window

  • Snapshots: 1
  • Coverage: Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026
  • Lowest observed: $9.99
  • Highest observed: $9.99

Granite Noir: The Social Experiment's USD price history spans from Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026, with 1 recorded snapshot across 1 calendar day. Each row records the available final price, listed base price, and discount metadata for that observation. Within this coverage the lowest recorded price is $9.99, the highest is $9.99, and the first visible tracked price is $9.99. These comparisons apply only to the snapshots SteamPulse holds; missing observations can contain changes that are not represented here.

For USD, SteamPulse uses locally captured regional storefront snapshots and does not reconstruct older prices with exchange-rate conversion. The chart and table show the values recorded for this exact currency from the stated coverage start. Additional snapshots extend that record, but they do not fill unobserved days or prove what the storefront displayed between observations.

Discount Windows And Sale Timing

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  • Discounted days: 0 days
  • Deepest markdown: No discount tracked
  • Latest sale window: No sale window tracked

Granite Noir: The Social Experiment's tracked USD rows do not contain a discount window. This means no available snapshot in the stated coverage has usable discount metadata; it does not prove that the game was never discounted. Missing snapshots or archived rows without complete metadata can hide a sale, so SteamPulse does not infer pricing strategy from this absence.

If a later snapshot includes discount metadata, it will appear here with its recorded depth, price, date, and sale name when available. Until then, this section should be read only as a description of the available rows, not as evidence about the publisher's promotion policy.

Observed Price Changes And Stable Runs

  • Observed price drops: 0
  • Observed price rises: 0
  • Longest stable run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking
  • Current run: 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking

Outside rows carrying discount metadata, the tracked price has not recorded a separate price rise or drop yet. That means the observed undiscounted level has stayed stable across the snapshots SteamPulse currently holds. This is a statement about the recorded coverage only; it does not prove that an older or missing price change never happened.

The longest unchanged price stretch in the current record lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $9.99, from Sep 23, 2026 through Sep 23, 2026. Among rows without discount metadata, the longest unchanged run lasts 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking at $9.99. The latest run records $9.99 for 1 day of uninterrupted daily tracking as the same recorded undiscounted price. Run lengths describe consecutive stored observations only and do not establish that a price is permanent.

Latest Snapshot And Sales Context

  • Current price: $9.99
  • Current list price: $9.99
  • Distinct observed prices: 1
  • Source mode: SteamPulse local tracking

The latest tracked snapshot records Granite Noir: The Social Experiment at $9.99 in USD, with no active discount metadata. Across the available history SteamPulse has recorded 1 distinct final price in this currency. This supports comparisons with the lowest, highest, and most common values present in the retained record, subject to the stated coverage limits.

The live sales view and Steam sales record provide calendar context for these dates. A date overlap can be compared with a named Steam event, but it does not prove why a publisher changed a price. As new daily rows arrive, this overview recalculates its observed prices, discount windows, and run lengths automatically.

Regional Steam prices

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United StatesUSD$9.99$9.990%
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Tracked regional price history

The tracked Steam price is stable at $9.99.

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United StatesUSD1$9.99$9.99No changeNo discount
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VietnamVN0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
United Arab EmiratesAE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
Saudi ArabiaSA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
IsraelIL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ChileCL0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
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Costa RicaCR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
KuwaitKW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PeruPE0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
QatarQA0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TaiwanTW0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
UruguayUY0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArmeniaAM0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
ArgentinaAR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
TurkeyTR0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount
PakistanPK0Not tracked yetNot availableTracking starts nowNo discount

United States price history (USD)

Tracked price is stable at $9.99.

DateCurrent priceOriginal priceDiscountSource
2026-09-23$9.99$9.99No discountSteam Store

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