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Pistol Whip

Developed by Cloudhead Games Ltd. · Published by Cloudhead Games Ltd.

ActionIndieSports
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 7, 2019 Price$11.99 Metacritic83/100 Steam reviews3,582

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$11.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic83/100
Steam reviews3,582
Languages8
Achievements25
DLC2

Overview

An action, indie, sports game by Cloudhead Games Ltd., published by Cloudhead Games Ltd. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Pistol Whip.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 970 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 800 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Required
  • VR Support: SteamVR
  • Additional Notes: Headphones recommended

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 800 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Required
  • Additional Notes: Headphones recommended

Supported languages (8)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - Brazil

Pistol Whip 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 Pistol Whip?

Steam classifies Pistol Whip as a Action, Indie, Sports game, developed by Cloudhead Games Ltd.. Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

How much does Pistol Whip cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Pistol Whip at $11.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Pistol Whip single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Pistol Whip: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Pistol Whip on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Pistol Whip for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Pistol Whip out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 7, 2019.

What platforms is Pistol Whip on?

Pistol Whip is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Pistol Whip single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Pistol Whip cost?

Steam lists it at $11.99.

Does Pistol Whip have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for Pistol Whip.

What is Pistol Whip's Metacritic score?

Pistol Whip has a Metacritic score of 83/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Pistol Whip?

Pistol Whip is developed by Cloudhead Games Ltd. and published by Cloudhead Games Ltd..

Where to get Pistol Whip

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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