Headlander
Developed by Double Fine Productions · Published by Adult Swim Games
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Double Fine Productions, published by Adult Swim Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Launch into the ultimate head trip as you blast through psychotic robots in a retro 70's sci-fi action adventure from Double Fine Productions. It is a world of automation, a utopia gone wrong in which all of humanity have transferred their minds into robotic imposter bodies and are ruled by a computer.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Headlander.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual-core 2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti, AMD Radeon HD 7750
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: Quad-core 3 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti, AMD Radeon R9 270
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported languages (6)
Headlander FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Headlander?
Steam classifies Headlander as a Action game, developed by Double Fine Productions. Launch into the ultimate head trip as you blast through psychotic robots in a retro 70's sci-fi action adventure from Double Fine Productions. It is a world of automation, a utopia gone wrong in which all of humanity have transferred their minds into robotic imposter bodies and are ruled by a computer.
How much does Headlander cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Headlander at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Headlander single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Headlander: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Headlander on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Headlander for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Headlander out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 25, 2016.
What platforms is Headlander on?
Headlander is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Headlander single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Headlander cost?
Steam lists it at $19.99.
Does Headlander have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 31 achievements for Headlander.
What is Headlander's Metacritic score?
Headlander has a Metacritic score of 74/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Headlander?
Headlander is developed by Double Fine Productions and published by Adult Swim Games.
Where to get Headlander
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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