The Skin Stapler

A complete playthrough of The Skin Stapler takes roughly three to four hours, making it a compact "XXL horror feature night" rather than a long RPG. Completionists who hunt every audio tape, hidden item and achievement will spend longer on repeat playthroughs to see every ending and story beat.

Yes, but with a grin. The game leans heavily on atmosphere, tension and a genuinely unsettling killer, while the writing keeps a pitch-black, cheesy grindhouse humour running throughout. Players who found classic 1980s slasher VHS tapes unsettling will feel right at home, and the stalk sequences are the most intense moments.

The Skin Stapler lets you switch between detective characters and victim characters to experience the nightmare from every angle. As Dick Slater and Robbie Knox you investigate crime scenes and follow the case; as the victims you live through the stalking and survival sections, giving you both sides of the hunt.

The number of distinct endings and the exact unlock conditions are not officially confirmed at launch, and community playthroughs are still mapping them out. What is certain is that the ending centres on the killer's identity, a buried truth beneath Carrion City and a final twist that reframes the whole investigation.

Yes — the entire game is fully voiced with all characters speaking, and the cast includes content creator LaynaLazar in a voice role. Reviewers consistently describe the voice acting as "cheesy but hilarious", a deliberate match for the game's grindhouse and exploitation-cinema tone.

The Skin Stapler launched at S$14.99 (about €14.99) on Steam with a 20% launch discount dropping it to S$11.99 during the first week. A free demo has been available on Steam since January 2026 if you want to try the first taste of Carrion City before buying.

The Skin Stapler is available on Windows via Steam, and it also launched on GOG at the same time. There is no official console port announced yet, and the game supports Steam Achievements and Family Sharing for single-player play.

Two DLC items launched alongside the game: The Skin Jankers, a comedy cosmetic pack adding Jankman, Jankboy and The Skin Janker skins, and the official Soundtrack, composed by Michael Cosio. Both are small, optional purchases for players who want extra laughs or the original score.