Through the Kill Screen
Developed by James K. Isaac · Published by James K. Isaac
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie, rpg game by James K. Isaac, published by James K. Isaac — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Through the Kill Screen, an Adventure-RPG about 1980s kids discovering what slumbers beyond the final levels of their favourite computer games. Drink a Slushie, win a Thumb War and save Snoring Town from a sinister conspiracy.” — 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 Through the Kill Screen.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or later
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution
- Storage: 750 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Through the Kill Screen 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 Through the Kill Screen?
Steam classifies Through the Kill Screen as a Adventure, Indie, RPG game, developed by James K. Isaac. Through the Kill Screen, an Adventure-RPG about 1980s kids discovering what slumbers beyond the final levels of their favourite computer games. Drink a Slushie, win a Thumb War and save Snoring Town from a sinister conspiracy.
How much does Through the Kill Screen cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Through the Kill Screen at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Through the Kill Screen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Through the Kill Screen: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Through the Kill Screen on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Through the Kill Screen for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Through the Kill Screen out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 20, 2022.
What platforms is Through the Kill Screen on?
Through the Kill Screen is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Through the Kill Screen single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Through the Kill Screen cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Through the Kill Screen have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for Through the Kill Screen.
Who made Through the Kill Screen?
Through the Kill Screen is developed by James K. Isaac and published by James K. Isaac.
Where to get Through the Kill Screen
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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