Rank 01Games like The Headliners
- 19 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
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R.E.P.O.
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
Rank 05 
PANICORE
Why this: A frequent pick in The Headliners players' libraries, and another Action.
Rank 06 
MIMESIS
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with The Headliners.
Rank 07 
Cursed Companions
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
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Pizza Deathlivery
Why this: Shares time pressure and co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
- Released: 2025
- Developer: KAFI
- Price: $7.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 4,118 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Cooperative play with friends creating hilarious chaos
- Destructible environments create dynamic shots
- Destructible environments for creative photo opportunities
- Comedic
- Funny
- Intense
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Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
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Why this: Another Action close to The Headliners.
Dead Space™ 3
Why this: Same stressful mood as The Headliners.
Inside the Labs
Why this: Also Gore, like The Headliners.
Tales of Terror
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
The Experiment
Why this: Explores horror, like The Headliners.
Outbreak: The New Nightmare
Why this: Another RPG close to The Headliners.
Chased by Darkness
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DEVOUR
Why this: Shares time pressure with The Headliners.
MIMESIS
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with The Headliners.
Pizza Deathlivery
Why this: Shares time pressure and co op multiplayer with The Headliners.
About The Headliners
If The Headliners is your kind of game, the closest matches are Zort, Dark Hours and DEVOUR — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, funny and intense, and single out its collectible hunting and co op multiplayer. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Headliners drops players into the role of reckless journalists navigating a monster-infested city, where the objective is capturing spectacular footage while avoiding becoming the next big story. Up to eight players can join online, coordinating through mission-based progression that requires careful teamwork in destructible environments where every wall, vehicle, and structure can be used to set up shots or create escape routes. The game blends horror with comedy through unpredictable creature encounters that players describe as both hilarious and intensely tense. Reviewers highlight how the destructible settings create constantly shifting photo opportunities, and the developers have maintained frequent updates to keep the content fresh. Selling for $7.99, the game holds an 88% positive rating from over 4100 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About The Headliners: Co-op horror game where you play in teams of 1 to 8 reckless journalists, ready to explore a city overrun by deadly creatures to snap spectacular footage. Your only goal: make the headlines without becoming one.
Is The Headliners worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 4,118 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 78% positive across 102 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 40% off, now $4.79.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cooperative play with friends creating hilarious chaos
- Destructible environments create dynamic shots
- Destructible environments for creative photo opportunities
- Frequent updates keep content fresh
People who play it also play: Zort, Dark Hours, DEVOUR
Frequently asked about The Headliners
Can I run it?
Is The Headliners verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Headliners is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Headliners cost?
The Headliners is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does The Headliners have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Headliners supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to The Headliners?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Headliners are Zort, Dark Hours, DEVOUR.
Who developed The Headliners?
The Headliners was developed by KAFI.