The Skin Stapler
Track a grotesque serial killer through the neon-soaked decay of 1980s Carrion City as burned-out detective Dick Slater and a cast of other playable characters. Investigate crime scenes, solve grisly puzzles, survive ordinary shifts gone wrong, and follow the distorted audio tapes left behind by The Skin Stapler.
▶ Official Release TrailerYour Carrion City Journey
Beginner Guide
Learn the controls, story structure, investigation basics and spoiler-light survival tips before your first full night in Carrion City.
2Chapter Walkthrough
Follow the detective, victim and Aftermath sections in story order with objective-focused guidance and clearly marked spoiler boundaries.
3Characters
Browse Dick Slater, Robbie Knox and the other named characters tied to Carrion City, with chapter roles and spoiler-aware profiles.
4Puzzle Solutions
Solve codes, environmental riddles, object interactions, and progression blockers with optional spoiler-light hints.
Core Mechanics
Four systems define a run through Carrion City: evidence-based crime-scene investigation, the killer’s distorted audio tapes, multiple playable perspectives, and a grindhouse presentation built on PSX-style visuals and dark B-movie humor.
Crime-Scene Investigation
Examine crime scenes, collect evidence and piece together the Carrion City case in first person.
Distorted Audio Tapes
Follow the killer's distorted tapes that taunt the police and point to something deeper beneath the city.
Multiple Playable Perspectives
Switch from Dick Slater's investigation into other characters surviving ordinary shifts gone wrong.
Grindhouse Presentation
PSX-style visuals, full English voice acting and intentionally dark B-movie humor shape every chapter.
Characters, Cast & Story
All characters
Browse every confirmed character: role, location, and playable status.
→Who is the Skin Stapler?
Learn the killer's identity, motive, and evidence.
→The Skin Stapler voice actors
Match every confirmed performer to their character and role.
→The Skin Stapler ending
Understand the final confrontation with spoilers clearly marked.
→What is The Skin Stapler?
The Skin Stapler is a single-player retro horror adventure developed by Tainted Pact and published by Assemble Entertainment. Set in a decaying 1980s Carrion City, it follows veteran detective Dick Slater and rookie Robbie Knox as they investigate a serial killer whose murders are accompanied by disturbing displays and distorted audio tapes.
The game emphasizes atmosphere, story and tension over traditional survival mechanics. Players investigate crime scenes, solve puzzles and switch into other playable perspectives across homes, workplaces and city streets, all presented with PSX-style visuals, full English voice acting, grindhouse gore and intentionally dark B-movie humor.
The full game released on August 6, 2026 as version 1.0 for Windows PC through Steam and GOG, with a separate free demo from January 30, 2026 that samples three sections (CCPD, Quick Fix, Gutters End) in roughly 30–45 minutes. The game is single-player only, with an English interface, full English voice acting and English subtitles. The wiki covers:
- A chapter-by-chapter walkthrough with spoilers contained on their own pages
- Puzzle solutions and verified codes, including the Flesh Pit's 1979 combination
- All 16 Steam achievements, including the missable Thank You note
- The ending explained, with the verified main outcome and clearly marked spoilers
- Character profiles and voice-cast credits, each tied to its source
Routes and claims are cross-checked against official store pages, developer announcements, and published full-game footage. Details that appear only in fan pages, search snippets, or automated subtitles are written as unconfirmed rather than presented as canon, so you can always tell which part of the answer is grounded in a verified source. Use the search shortcut in the header, or open the wiki hub, when you want the quickest route to a specific answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Skin Stapler?
The Skin Stapler is a single-player PSX-style grindhouse horror adventure from Tainted Pact, published by Assemble Entertainment. It follows Detective Dick Slater and other playable characters across Carrion City.
When was The Skin Stapler released?
The full game released on August 6, 2026. Steam and GOG list the Windows PC launch on that date.
What platforms is The Skin Stapler on?
The confirmed release is for Windows PC through Steam and GOG. No PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, macOS, or mobile version is listed on the official store pages checked for this snapshot.
Is The Skin Stapler multiplayer?
No. Steam lists The Skin Stapler as a single-player game, and the story switches between Detective Dick Slater and other characters rather than offering co-op or PvP.
How many achievements does The Skin Stapler have?
The Steam release has 16 achievements. Most are tied to chapter progression, with additional unlocks for repairing the Skin Stapler tapes, reaching the final cutscene, and finding a thank-you note.
Is there a free The Skin Stapler demo?
Yes. The free Steam demo released on January 30, 2026 and introduces the Carrion City setting before the full game.
Ready to Survive Carrion City?
Follow the case without losing the trail, and use spoiler-aware help when a crime scene, tape, chapter objective, or achievement stops your run. Our guides separate confirmed game facts from speculation so you can decide how much of the mystery you want revealed.