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FLATHEAD

A high-or-low horror game with a creature closing in

Tim Oxton · Published by DreadXP · Released May 30, 2024

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 409
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 15, 2025
Minimum PC
GTX 970
8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is FLATHEAD?

You sit strapped to a machine in this single-player, first-person horror game, earning points to pay for your escape. In short, repeatable sessions, you predict whether the next number is higher or lower, use gadgets to improve your odds or slow the approaching threat, and decide when to bank your winnings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy risking winnings for larger point multipliers
  • +you like gritty analog horror and surreal imagery

Not for you if...

  • −you want a direct, clearly explained story

What players say

93% of 409 reviews are positive

Players praise the visual style and sound design for creating an eerie atmosphere. Recurring complaints focus on dependence on luck, with some players finding losses more frustrating than frightening.

Screenshots and trailer

FLATHEAD screenshot 1

FLATHEAD system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12

Does FLATHEAD have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does FLATHEAD run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
11
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does FLATHEAD 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

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