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The Night of the Scissors

Developed by Tomás Esconjaureguy · Published by selewi

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 13, 2022 Price$0.74 Steam reviews420

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews420
Languages10
Achievements7
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Tomás Esconjaureguy, published by selewi — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 95% positive of 414
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:HorrorSurvival HorrorExplorationInteractive FictionActionAtmosphericPsychological Horror3DPixel GraphicsStealthMysteryAdventure

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 The Night of the Scissors.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9800GT Or Equivalent
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.4 GHZ Quad Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - SpainFinnishPortuguese - PortugalSpanish - Latin AmericaPortuguese - BrazilItalianRussian

The Night of the Scissors 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 The Night of the Scissors?

Steam classifies The Night of the Scissors as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Tomás Esconjaureguy. Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.

How much does The Night of the Scissors cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Night of the Scissors at $0.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Night of the Scissors single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Night of the Scissors: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Night of the Scissors on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Night of the Scissors for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Night of the Scissors out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 13, 2022.

What platforms is The Night of the Scissors on?

The Night of the Scissors is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Night of the Scissors single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Night of the Scissors cost?

Steam lists it at $0.74.

Does The Night of the Scissors have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 7 achievements for The Night of the Scissors.

Who made The Night of the Scissors?

The Night of the Scissors is developed by Tomás Esconjaureguy and published by selewi.

Where to get The Night of the Scissors

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

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