SLACKJAW

First-person horror escape room with a serial killer upstairs

Nostromo Interactive · Released Aug 8, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 157
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Sep 28, 2025
Minimum PC: RX 560; 8 GB RAM · 6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SLACKJAW?

A single-player, first-person horror game in which you are a serial killer's next intended victim, trapped in his basement. You explore, use the resources you find to solve puzzles, and work toward escape while keeping quiet. It is designed to be completed in a single session.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching enclosed spaces for puzzle solutions
+you like crime-themed horror built around captivity and escape

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign across multiple sessions
−you prefer action-heavy horror over exploration and puzzles

What players say

80% of 157 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack, atmosphere, and puzzle design. The most common complaint is the short length relative to the price, while some players also criticize the lack of saving.

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SLACKJAW system requirements

Minimum: RX 560, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 ／ Intel Core i5-7500
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560 ／ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Tested on gaming laptops. Game is 1080p/30fps

Does SLACKJAW have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does SLACKJAW run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 4
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does SLACKJAW 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