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Papa Needs a Headshot release date

Papa Needs a Headshot is expected in Q4 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5; no exact date has been announced. It is developed by Phew Phew Games and published by GameDev.ist.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
Release dateQ4 2026No exact day announced
PlatformsPC · PS52 platforms

Key facts

Release date
Q4 2026quarter announced, no exact date yet
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5
Developer
Phew Phew Games
Publisher
GameDev.ist
Genres
Shooter, Indie
Status

What’s confirmed about Papa Needs a Headshot

Confirmed

  • Release dateQ4 2026 (quarter only)
  • PlatformsPC and PlayStation 5
  • DeveloperPhew Phew Games
  • PublisherGameDev.ist
  • Trailer4 videos released (below)
  • PC system requirementsPublished on Steam (table below)

Not confirmed yet

  • Exact release dayOnly the quarter is announced.
  • PriceThe Steam page doesn't list a price yet.

Worked out from IGDB and the Steam store page. “Not confirmed yet” means no announcement in those sources so far, not that it has been ruled out.

PC specs

Papa Needs a Headshot PC system requirements

OS *MinimumWindows 7RecommendedNot listed
ProcessorMinimumCPU with 2+ GHz, 4 coresRecommendedCPU with 3+ GHz, 8 cores
MemoryMinimum8 GB RAMRecommended16 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumGeForce GTX 970 or EquivalentRecommendedGeForce RTX 3050 or Radeon RX 6500 XT
StorageMinimum12 GB available spaceRecommended12 GB available space
Additional NotesMinimumSpecs not finalizedRecommendedSpecs not finalized
OSMinimumNot listedRecommendedWindows 11
Languages (11)
English, Turkish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, KoreanFull audio in English and Turkish
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Papa Needs a Headshot

Papa Needs a Headshot is a brutal western-steampunk FPS soaked in kin blood. Rip through flesh and bend the battlefield with your cursed metal arm. Use every bullet wisely to slaughter freaks and abominations on your warpath. Keep enduring only to put a bullet in the skull of the man who made you.

Screenshots

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FAQ

Papa Needs a Headshot: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When does Papa Needs a Headshot come out?

Papa Needs a Headshot is expected in Q4 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5; no exact date has been announced.

Is Papa Needs a Headshot out yet?

No, not yet. Papa Needs a Headshot is expected in Q4 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5; no exact date has been announced.

What platforms is Papa Needs a Headshot on?

Papa Needs a Headshot is coming on PC and PlayStation 5.

Is Papa Needs a Headshot on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5.

What are the Papa Needs a Headshot PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Papa Needs a Headshot as CPU with 2+ GHz, 4 cores, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 970 or Equivalent, with 12 GB available space. The recommended spec is CPU with 3+ GHz, 8 cores, 16 GB RAM and GeForce RTX 3050 or Radeon RX 6500 XT. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Papa Needs a Headshot?

Papa Needs a Headshot is developed by Phew Phew Games and published by GameDev.ist.

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