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Short, thought-provoking adventure where you are a News Editor and decide what stories get published, set in a fictional city where most people are genetically modified. Multiple unique endings let you share your story and see what the Headliner before you did.

HEADLINER is a indie, adventure and choices matter game developed and published by Unbound Creations.
Released on October 03rd 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 12 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil and French.

It has received 880 reviews of which 683 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified HEADLINER into these genres:

Indie Adventure Choices Matter Multiple Endings Political Sim Political Dystopian Short Story Rich 2D Singleplayer Replay Value Politics Simulation Casual Dark Female Protagonist Pixel Graphics Violent Puzzle

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Intel Duo 2Ghz+
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 350 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, 64bit
  • Processor: 2Ghz+
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 350 MB available space
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.4 / 17 , Fedora Linux (version 26) x86_64, Archlinux x86_64, Mint 18.2, Archlinux x86_64
  • Processor: Intel Duo 2Ghz+
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible card
  • Storage: 350 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Some other distros may not be supported. Please see official announcement for most up-to-date list.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
Pretty short, but a very good game. It's a good setup for the sequel.
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Aug. 2024
This game offers a compelling narrative experience where you play as a newspaper editor making choices that influence the news and society. The unique premise lets you shape public opinion and watch how your decisions impact the world around you. The storyline is engaging, with multiple branching paths that encourage replayability. The art style and soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, making it a thought-provoking and intriguing game for those who enjoy interactive storytelling and moral dilemmas.
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Aug. 2024
Nice game, short, but fun. The only thing is that I've been playing several Indie games in a row and it really makes you wonder what writers will do after universal healthcare and free education establishment. It's shown as the main source of drama.
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Aug. 2024
I thought it was a pretty good game. Check yes or no to cause stuff to happen.
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July 2024
I really like games like Headliner. You have to spin the news by selecting from the available articles to produce the slant you want. Are you going to be pro-genetic modification or anti? Are you going to be sympathetic to refugees or hostile? When you leave the office at the end of the day and walk home through the city, you see the effects of your decisions on your city. It's a fun little political sim.
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Frequently Asked Questions

HEADLINER is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

HEADLINER is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

HEADLINER received 683 positive votes out of a total of 880 achieving a rating of 7.40.
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HEADLINER was developed and published by Unbound Creations.

HEADLINER is playable and fully supported on Windows.

HEADLINER is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

HEADLINER is playable and fully supported on Linux.

HEADLINER is a single-player game.

HEADLINER does not currently offer any DLC.

HEADLINER does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

HEADLINER does not support Steam Remote Play.

HEADLINER 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 HEADLINER.

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HEADLINER
4.99€
7.4
683
197
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Unbound Creations
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Unbound Creations
Release 03 Oct 2017
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