HEADLINER

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 876 reviews of which 680 were positive and 196 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 3.74€ on Steam and has a 25% discount.

The Steam community has classified HEADLINER into these genres:

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

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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.

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

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.

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.

Aug. 2024

I thought it was a pretty good game. Check yes or no to cause stuff to happen.

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.

March 2024

Calamus Gladio Fortior : If the pen is mightier than the sword, What are the roles and responsibilities of the pen-bearers? 펜이 칼보다 강하다면, 펜을 든 손에는 어떤 역할과 책임이 있어야 하는가?

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Developer

Unbound Creations

Publisher

Unbound Creations

Release 03 Oct 2017

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