Slitterhead

Slitterhead

Released Nov 2024

"I must eliminate them...ALL..." The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city

78% positive · 1,199 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Steam $49.99
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Evaluation

Slitterhead launched on November 8, 2024 as a complete, self-contained action-adventure game. The only DLC available is a digital soundtrack and artbook bundle, which released alongside the base game on launch day — a cosmetic/media supplement rather than a content expansion. The sole post-launch developer communication was a gameplay patch (version 1.02) on December 11, 2024, which addressed combat tuning, tutorial improvements, and technical fixes. There have been no announcements of additional story content, expansions, or future DLC, and the developer has not communicated any plans for ongoing post-launch content. The store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience with no mention of future updates or additional content. Based on all available evidence, Slitterhead shipped as a finished product with no further content planned.
Evidence
Patch 1.02 released with combat adjustments, tutorial improvements, and technical fixes. No mention of future content or updates.
news post · Dec 11, 2024 source ambiguous
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The only DLC is a Digital Soundtrack & Artbook, released on launch day alongside the base game — a media bundle, not a content expansion.
dlc listing · Nov 8, 2024 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads" crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.

Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as "Rarities," infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki's existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.

Bodiless "Hyoki" Exposes the Demons Nesting in the Red Light District

The entity called "Hyoki" finds himself wandering amidst the chaos of Kowlong, plagued by the enigmatic monsters known as "Slitterheads" which mimic humans. Though bereft of all memories, he holds one resolute intention: to eradicate every last Slitterhead. Infiltrating the city, he sets out on a mission to hunt down the Slitterheads masquerading within human society.

Possession-based High Speed Action

Devoid of physical form, Hyoki's ability allows him to possess and control human bodies at will, turning the people wandering the city into his pawns. With this power he can slip through barriers, assume the identity of specific individuals, and infiltrate dangerous areas and organizations. By rapidly switching hosts, he can also traverse the city at high speed.

Thrilling Combat Using the Power of Blood

While human bodies are fragile, Hyoki can burn their life force, turning blood into weapons to confront the ferocious Slitterheads. Even when critically wounded, he can continue fighting by switching hosts efficiently. By possessing "Rarities", specific humans who share high sync with Hyoki, he is able to unleash even more powerful attacks and activate various abilities. The cooperative relationship with these "Rarities" holds the key to uncovering the deepening mysteries in the city of Kowlong.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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