Crackhead
A 2D brick-breaker with local multiplayer and a level editor
· Published by Displacement Studios · Released Nov 10, 2016
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 71% of 108
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 4 weeks ago
- Oct 1, 2026
What is Crackhead?
You smash bricks and keep a ball in play in this level-based 2D arcade game. A Christmas arcade level is available only during December.
For you if...
- +you like fast-paced arcade play in short sessions
Not for you if...
- −you prefer complex mechanics to straightforward brick-breaking
What players say
71% of 108 reviews are positive
Players praise the soundtrack and colorful visuals. Complaints include flashing imagery that some find uncomfortable and difficulty that some find excessive.
Screenshots and trailer
Crackhead system requirements
Minimum: 128 MB memory, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Crackhead?
Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP or above
- Processor
- 1.2 Ghz or faster
- Graphics
- 128 MB video memory
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 150 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7 or above
- Processor
- 1.5 Ghz or faster
- Graphics
- 256 MB video memory
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 150 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 10
Does Crackhead have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.
Does Crackhead run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Achievements
- 8
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does Crackhead 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
- Casual
- Indie
- Action
- Colorful
- Arcade
- Funny
- Violent
- Singleplayer
- Atmospheric
- Level Editor
- 2D
- Rhythm
- Outbreak Sim
- Pixel Graphics
- 1990's
- PvP
Recent updates
- Mar 26, 2018 · CRACKHEAD UPDATE 26/3/2018
- Mar 26, 2018 · CRACKHEAD UPDATE 26/3/2018
- Mar 11, 2018 · Update 11/3/2018 NEW GAME ENGINE WOOPS
- Mar 11, 2018 · Update 11/3/2018 NEW GAME ENGINE WOOPS
- Jan 4, 2018 · CRACKHEAD update 4/1/2018
2 DLC available.
