Headshot Holdout

Headshot Holdout is a retro styled co-op shooter where squads of 1-4 players slaughter their way across a hand-authored, zombie infested stronghold on a quest to rescue DEATH itself.

11 November 2026

Indie Shooter Tactical Action Horror

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Headshot Holdout is an indie developed by Brain For Breakfast, releasing 11 November 2026 on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows).

Verified 19 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam

What Headshot Holdout is

Headshot Holdout is an unreleased indie game in development at Brain For Breakfast, currently scheduled for 11 November 2026. It is available on Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The year is 1944. Death has been captured by the Nazi regime and has summoned you to destroy the undead armies to release him once and for all.

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

Its themes are action and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / Radeon RX 580 8GB. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 15GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

Full requirements and PC checker →

Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Headshot Holdout — frequently asked questions

When is Headshot Holdout coming out?

Headshot Holdout is scheduled to release on 11 November 2026. That is 22 days away.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Headshot Holdout?

At minimum, Headshot Holdout needs Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / Radeon RX 580 8GB graphics, 15 GB available space of storage.

How many GB is Headshot Holdout?

The PC version needs about 15 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("15 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Headshot Holdout have crossplay?

Steam's store listing for Headshot Holdout does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.

Does Headshot Holdout have split screen?

Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Headshot Holdout. Console versions can differ.

Can you play Headshot Holdout solo?

Steam's store listing for Headshot Holdout does not list a single-player mode, which usually means it is built around playing with other people. Check what the store page says about solo play before buying it to play alone.

Does Headshot Holdout have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Headshot Holdout.

Can you play Headshot Holdout on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Headshot Holdout; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Headshot Holdout on Linux?

Yes. Steam sells a native Linux version of Headshot Holdout.

Does Headshot Holdout have Denuvo?

Steam's store page lists no third-party DRM for Headshot Holdout. That is what Steam shows, not a test of the game.

Does Headshot Holdout need a third-party account?

Steam's store page lists no third-party account requirement for Headshot Holdout.

Is Headshot Holdout available in Germany?

Steam shows it to German users with an age rating of 18 (a rating Steam generated, not a USK certificate).