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Over or Under? A simple game of gambling with your life.

FLATHEAD is a psychological horror, puzzle and lovecraftian game developed by Tim Oxton and published by DreadXP.
Released on May 30th 2024 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 337 reviews of which 319 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified FLATHEAD into these genres:

Psychological Horror Puzzle Lovecraftian Strategy Surreal Lore-Rich Board Game Tabletop Horror Rogue-lite First-Person Alternate History Rogue-like Psychological Multiple Endings Sci-fi Atmospheric Realistic Adventure Aliens

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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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Aug. 2025
Textbook definition of short and sweet. The vibes are off the charts, the game-play is simple yet challenging, and the production value is high. Definitely recommend even if its not really that re-playable.
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Aug. 2025
This game brought back that rare, almost nostalgic panic I hadn’t felt since my first nights with the original Five Nights at Freddy’s. That creeping tension, the sudden spike of dread—it’s all there. Chef’s kiss. But what truly sets Flathead SilkBub apart is the art style. I cannot compliment it enough. It’s grotesque, uncanny, and weirdly beautiful. There's something deeply original about it, like a child's fever dream scribbled in charcoal. In short, it’s a compact horror experience that gets under your skin and messes with your luck. A perfect pick for a short, sharp jolt of dread. Just... don't blink.
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July 2025
FlatHead is one of those deadly games where you'll probably die a few times before you finish. Despite having a very simple mechanic of choosing whether the next number will be higher or lower, it's quite random, so you can have completely horrible runs if you're unlucky. Besides having other mechanics, like a monster that comes from behind, which is very difficult to understand what to do in this case, it's a good game, but nothing spectacular and a bit frustrating if you're not having a good day.
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July 2025
I want to give this FLATHEAD a thumbs up. It has a great style, great sound and generally a quality creepy game, but there are a couple of major flaws that force me to not generally recommend. You are told very little of the mechanics, but I think that works fine for this type of game. It is mainly a game of chance (at least until you understand) and that means you will get screwed over many times. The effect of losing to chance turns the fear or confusion into anger and impatience, and this removes the tension. This is a game that tells you the story, or at least enough of the story for you to kind of understand what is happening, through enviromental cues and audio/text logs you unlock after playing. Here is the problem: You unlock the logs too slow. You will have to beat the game so many times you start to lose interest unless you are really invested or really want that 100%. It starts to feel like work even when you crack the code for how to farm. I enjoyed it for what it was the first 1,5-2 hours, but after that it become a chore. If you are looking for a short creepy SCP-similiar game with gambling and don't mind a little work, then you should definitely play FLATHEAD. If not, then you can stear clear. EDIT 22.7: After dev commented that there is a way to get all tapes easy if you don't want to spend the extra hours gambling for them, I changed my opinion about this game. My biggest problem was with time required for getting all tapes and how that time use will take away the creepy and eerie feeling that makes the game good. I recommend you play as much as possible and then use the toggle in the menu when it begins to feel less like a thrill and more like a job. This review was orignally "NOT RECOMMENDED unless...", but now I am more towards to "RECOMMENDED" so I have swapped my score
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Feb. 2025
FLATHEAD is a luck-based game that places you in a strange facility, forcing you to play a tense game of Over-Under. You test your fortune by choosing a number between 1 and 20, deciding whether the outcome will be over or under. To win, you must succeed in three rounds and collect a certain number of points before the monster grabs you. Each full win rewards you with tapes that reveal pieces of the game's lore, gradually uncovering the story. The visuals have an amazing and terrifying aesthetic, and exceptional sound design with realistic noises like footsteps and breathing makes the atmosphere even more immersive. Simplicity of the gameplay makes it easy to get into, providing a fast-paced, tense, and thrilling experience for anyone who enjoys testing their luck under pressure. Follow my Curator : [url=store.steampowered.com/curator/44793303-The-games-that-I%2527ve-played/] The games that i`ve played ⠀
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Frequently Asked Questions

FLATHEAD is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

FLATHEAD is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.

FLATHEAD received 319 positive votes out of a total of 337 achieving a rating of 8.69.
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FLATHEAD was developed by Tim Oxton and published by DreadXP.

FLATHEAD is playable and fully supported on Windows.

FLATHEAD is not playable on MacOS.

FLATHEAD is not playable on Linux.

FLATHEAD is a single-player game.

FLATHEAD does not currently offer any DLC.

FLATHEAD does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

FLATHEAD does not support Steam Remote Play.

FLATHEAD is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for FLATHEAD.

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FLATHEAD
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Rating
8.7
319
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Developer
Tim Oxton
Publisher
DreadXP
Release 30 May 2024
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