Blacknut

Spec sheet

What it does

Blacknut streams a curated library of PC and console games from the cloud through a subscription, without requiring local game downloads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Platforms

The homepage lists web app, macOS, Android, Windows, and Linux, along with mobile and Smart TV device support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Support

Blacknut provides FAQ categories for setup, subscriptions, saves, parental controls, account management, and technical assistance, and offers a contact form for help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Headquarters

Rennes, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · blacknut.com

Founded

2016Read 28 Sep 2026 · blacknut.com

Android requirement

The Android application requires Android 8.1 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

API and extensibility

Public self-hosting instructions and a general public API reference were not identified; the documented developer route is partner SDK and white-label integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.biz

Availability limits

Blacknut says game catalogs may vary by country and it does not guarantee that specific games or a minimum number of games will be available.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Bonus games

Since July 2024, subscribers can select up to five rotating bonus games for a limited discovery period at no extra charge.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Browser access

Blacknut runs directly in Chrome or Safari and also supports other browsers through its business distribution materials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Business customers

Blacknut says its business solutions serve partners including ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services, and media companies, as well as hotels and libraries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.biz

Business model

Dealroom describes a subscription model with unlimited library access, no additional in-game purchases and support for connections from 6 Mb/s and 4G.Read 15 Oct 2026 · app.dealroom.co

Catalog

Blacknut describes its catalog as containing more than 1,000 games.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Company founding and headquarters

LinkedIn lists Blacknut as founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cesson-Sévigné/Rennes, France.Read 15 Oct 2026 · by.linkedin.com

Company legal name

Crunchbase lists the legal entity as Blacknut SAS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Company size

LinkedIn lists Blacknut at 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · by.linkedin.com

Controllers

The service supports up to four connected controllers and can also use a phone as a Gamepad Companion or a compatible smart-TV remote.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Desktop requirements

The download page lists Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later for the desktop applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Developer laboratory

LeLab gives game creators onboarding, publishing, support, featuring, player feedback and usage data inside a dedicated Blacknut space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Free Samsung demo

Samsung Smart TV users can enter a no-account, no-payment demo and receive 15 minutes of actual game streaming.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Funding and investors

Crunchbase identifies Digital Alpha and Shochiku Ventures among Blacknut's investors and records six funding rounds, with amounts obscured on the public page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Game access model

subscriptionRead 20 Sep 2026 · blacknut.com

Game catalog

The service advertises more than 1,000 games, with titles varying by country.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Instant play

The service advertises play without downloading games and cloud saves.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Instant streaming

Games start from supported screens without installing the game files, and saves are stored online.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Licence

FAUN.dev categorizes Blacknut as closed-source software operated by a single vendor.Read 15 Oct 2026 · faun.dev

Limit: crashes and lag

The same DinksDCGaming test reported games that failed to load, random crashes, input lag and resolution drops during fast scenes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dinksdcgaming.blogspot.com

Limit: game age and online play

A DinksDCGaming review said much of the catalog was older and that online multiplayer was unavailable, although couch co-op titles existed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dinksdcgaming.blogspot.com

Limit: streaming reliability

A Cloud Gaming Battle review reported severe visual artifacts, pauses, screen tearing and difficulty reaching 1080p during testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudgamingbattle.com

Multiplayer

Blacknut promotes local multiplayer and cooperative play, while online multiplayer availability depends on the individual game.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Notable news: publisher growth

A March 13, 2025 company update said 127 games had been added during 2024, with at least 10 monthly additions and new partners including Jackbox Games and Dovetail Games.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Parental controls

Parental controls are optional and can be applied per player profile.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Pass add-ons

Additional publisher Pass subscriptions can be added inside the app and are separate from the core subscription.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Praise: device reach

DinksDCGaming praised the ability to play on devices ranging from Fire TV and phones to older desktops, including smooth play over 4G in its test.Read 15 Oct 2026 · dinksdcgaming.blogspot.com

Praise: iOS availability

Pocket Gamer highlighted Blacknut as an early cloud-gaming service bringing its catalog to iPhone and iPad.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pocketgamer.com

Privacy and hosting

Blacknut's privacy policy says user data is hosted within the European Union, with exceptions including when users access the service from outside the EU.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Profiles

One subscription can contain up to five independent player profiles with separate saves, progress and parental controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Rating on Trustpilot

2.8 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com

SDK and B2B integration

Blacknut offers white-label distribution and SDK solutions for partners; its materials say more than 40 partners use these solutions across 60 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.biz

Security on Google Play

Google Play reports that the Android app encrypts data in transit and lets users request deletion of collected data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Subscription cancellation

Subscribers can terminate a subscription at any time through their account, with access ending on the expiration date of the current subscription month.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Support documentation

The help center covers subscription management, saves, parental controls, Ubisoft Connect, controllers, Android TV installation, network configuration, firewalls and VPNs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Supported devices

Web browsers,Windows,macOS,Ubuntu/Linux,Android,iOS/iPadOS,Samsung TV,LG TV,Google TV,Chromecast,Amazon Fire TV,Titan OS TV,VIDAA OS TV,VIZIO,WhaleTV,TivoRead 20 Sep 2026 · blacknut.com

Trustpilot complaint: billing

Another 2026 reviewer alleged an unexpected mobile-balance charge of AED 9.75 after accidentally accepting a popup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com

Trustpilot complaint: performance and refund

One 2026 reviewer described severe input lag, stuttering, low resolution, refused refund support and loss of paid access after cancellation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com

TV support

Listed TV and media platforms include Samsung Gaming Hub, LG webOS 22–6.0, Google TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, VIDAA and Titan OS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Ubisoft integration

Playing Ubisoft games requires linking one Ubisoft Connect account to a Blacknut subscription; the account is shared across profiles and only one Ubisoft session can run at a time.Read 11 Oct 2026 · blacknut.com

Plans and prices

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