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GUNHEAD

First-person roguelite about boarding alien ships with a jetpack

Alientrap · Released Nov 8, 2023

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
71% of 163
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Nov 25, 2023
Minimum PC
GTX 670
8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is GUNHEAD?

You pilot a mech through procedurally generated alien starships in this first-person action roguelite, raiding them to fund a privateering business. You choose weapons for four gun slots, plan which security systems to disable, and fight robots and cyborgs to destroy each ship's central core.

For you if...

  • +you like fast shooting that still rewards tactical planning

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fixed layouts you can learn in advance

What players say

71% of 163 reviews are positive

Players praise the weapon variety and freedom of movement. Some returning Cryptark players criticize changes to equipment management and mech abilities, while technical complaints include collision problems and stalled progression.

Screenshots and trailer

GUNHEAD screenshot 1

GUNHEAD system requirements

Minimum: GTX 670, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor
Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does GUNHEAD have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does GUNHEAD 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French.

Does GUNHEAD 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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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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