ElecHead
A puzzle platformer where your head powers whatever it touches
NamaTakahashi, Tsuyomi · Published by NamaTakahashi · Released Oct 14, 2021
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 96% of 1,458
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 85% of 21 in 30 days
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- Jan 4, 2022
Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)
What is ElecHead?
ElecHead is a single-player, 2D puzzle platformer where you work through a linear series of puzzles in pixel-art environments.
For you if...
- +you enjoy hunting for hidden puzzles and secret collectibles
Not for you if...
- −you prefer puzzles without jumping or platforming challenges
What players say
96% of 1,458 reviews are positive · 85% of 21 in the last 30 days
Players praise the varied level design and the depth built from simple mechanics. Several describe a short experience, with isolated complaints about its brevity and unforgiving timing.
Screenshots and trailer
ElecHead system requirements
Minimum: HD 5750, 2 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run ElecHead?
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- OS
- Windows 7+
- Processor
- Intel i5+
- Graphics
- Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7+
- Processor
- Intel i5+
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
Does ElecHead have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does ElecHead run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 13
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Ukrainian, Dutch, Greek, Swedish, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Czech, Danish, Turkish, Norwegian, Hungarian, Finnish, Bulgarian, Vietnamese, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.
Does ElecHead use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Puzzle Platformer
- Puzzle
- Platformer
- Pixel Graphics
- Linear
- Action
- Retro
- Adventure
- Singleplayer
- Indie
- 2D
- 2D Platformer
- Robots
- Minimalist
- Cute
- Controller
Recent updates
- Jan 4, 2022 · Ver 1.0.5 patch
- Nov 24, 2021 · Added ending skip.
- Oct 27, 2021 · Some level fixes and bug fixes
- Oct 21, 2021 · Fix the level and change the pause menu.
- Oct 17, 2021 · Implemented Steam screenshots and fixed a few things.
1 DLC available.
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