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The Skin Stapler

The Skin Stapler came out on August 6, 2026 on PC. It is developed by Tainted Pact Games and published by Assemble Entertainment.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
ReleasedAug 6, 2026
Price$8.9940% off $14.99 · Steam US
PlatformsPC1 platform

Key facts

Release date
August 6, 2026
Platforms
PC
Developer
Tainted Pact Games
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Genres
Indie
Links
Steam
Price

How much is The Skin Stapler?

$8.99$14.99-40%

On Steam (US store), 40% off the $14.99 list price.

View on Steam

Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

The Skin Stapler PC system requirements

OSMinimumMicrosoft Windows 10RecommendedMicrosoft Windows 10
ProcessorMinimumIntel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz / AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHzRecommendedIntel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz or equivalent
MemoryMinimum4 GB RAMRecommended16 GB RAM
GraphicsMinimumNvidia GeForce GTX 760 or higherRecommendedNvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or higher
StorageMinimum2 GB available spaceRecommended2 GB available space
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Languages (1)
EnglishFull audio in all of them
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 The Skin Stapler

The Skin Stapler is a retro-styled PSX grindhouse horror adventure set in the rotting, crime-soaked sprawl of Carrion City. Players follow jaded detective Dick Slater and his eager rookie partner Robbie Knox as they hunt a mysterious serial killer known only as The Skin Stapler.

Screenshots

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FAQ

The Skin Stapler: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did The Skin Stapler come out?

The Skin Stapler came out on August 6, 2026 on PC.

Is The Skin Stapler out yet?

Yes. The Skin Stapler came out on August 6, 2026 on PC.

How much does The Skin Stapler cost?

The Skin Stapler is $8.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 3, 2026: 40% off its $14.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is The Skin Stapler on?

The Skin Stapler is available on PC.

Is The Skin Stapler on PC?

Yes. PC is currently its only confirmed platform.

What are the The Skin Stapler PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Skin Stapler as Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz / AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 or higher, with 2 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz or equivalent, 16 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or higher. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making The Skin Stapler?

The Skin Stapler is developed by Tainted Pact Games and published by Assemble Entertainment.

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