The Skin Stapler

Horror walking simulator alternating between detective work and survival

Tainted Pact · Published by Assemble Entertainment · Released Aug 6, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 544
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 54 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 6, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 760; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Skin Stapler?

A first-person horror game set in Carrion City, following detective Dick Slater’s hunt for a serial killer. You inspect crime scenes and solve puzzles, while other sections put you in control of characters stalked through homes, workplaces, and city streets.

For you if...

+you enjoy the style of VHS-era slashers and exploitation films
+you prefer a short, single-player story over a lengthy campaign

Not for you if...

−you prefer restrained violence and a consistently serious tone
−you want complex puzzles or action-heavy gameplay

What players say

91% of 544 reviews are positive · 92% of 54 in the last 30 days

Players praise the retro art direction, character personalities, and absurd story. Reactions to the humor are divided: detractors criticize repetitive sexual jokes and forced dialogue, while several players say the horror loses tension after the opening.

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The Skin Stapler system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz / AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does The Skin Stapler have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The Skin Stapler run on Steam Deck?

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

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
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: 16
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does The Skin Stapler 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