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Through the Kill Screen

Through the Kill Screen overview

James K. Isaac | Apr 20, 2022 | game

Released

0players observed · 11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC

AdventureIndieRPGSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)840
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,752
  • Review score92% positive

Through the Kill Screen dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak1
  • Units sold (VGI)840
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,752
  • Review score92% positive
  • Total reviews24
  • Release dateApr 20, 2022
  • DeveloperJames K. Isaac
  • PublisherJames K. Isaac

Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG

Company pages: Developer: James K. IsaacPublisher: James K. Isaac

Top Steam chartsTop 100 gamesGame directorySteam Store page

Game overview

Overview

Through the Kill Screen comes from James K. Isaac and is published by James K. Isaac. It arrived on Steam on Apr 20, 2022, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Through the Kill Screen's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 92% positive across 24 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Through the Kill Screen is available in 1 languages including:

English

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedIntel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor512 MB RAM1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution750 MB available space
LinuxMinimumThis should run if you have used your system to run Steam games beforeNot listed2 GB RAMNot listed750 MB available space
LinuxRecommendedUbuntu 14+Not listed2 MB RAMNot listed750 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Through the Kill Screen has sold up to 840 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $3,752. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Through the Kill Screen overview details

Through the Kill Screen combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Kill Screen Noun: A level in a computer game that is impossible to win. 1980s kids had it the best. Powered by syrup-ice Slushies, they ran riot, hiding from bullies and plotting with best friends to fill the hours with fun and games. Ringing doorbells before dashing away, between sugar rushes and thumb-wars, life was never dull. With parents glued to the TV, serenaded by the RATA-TATAT of action hero movies, 1980s kids played computer games until friction built blisters on their fingers. But it wasn't all good. Sometimes 1980s kids were sent to stand in the naughty corridor, awaiting lectures of doom from sadistic Head Teachers. Sometimes bullies cornered their prey with wicked, menacing intentions. And, once, some kids played a computer game so well that they actually broke through the Kill Screen and uncovered a terrible secret. You are one of those kids. Can you endure what slumbers beyond the final level? Through the Kill Screen is an Adventure RPG with horror/thriller elements. You take the role of Leon, a mischievous boy enjoying his 1980s childhood. Imagine a bit of The Goonies, War Games and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, mixed with Mother, Undertale and a dash of Lisa and you'll be somewhat prepared for a colourful and sinister quest through small-town Britain. In a world full of curiosities, fun and danger, with multiple endings, Through the Kill Screen is a journey quite different from anything you have experienced before. Features: Tense and scary. Or whimsical and darkly funny. Explore Snoring Town, where secrets wait behind every corner, in every cereal box, a…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Through the Kill Screen is listed as a game with $5.99. It supports Windows and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure, Indie, and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 92% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameThrough the Kill Screen
Steam App ID1917760
Typegame
Release dateApr 20, 2022
DeveloperJames K. Isaac
PublisherJames K. Isaac
Price$5.99
PlatformsWindows and Linux
GenresAdventure, Indie, RPG
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak1
Positive reviews22
Negative reviews2
Total reviews24
Positive percent92%
Review typePositive
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateApr 20, 2022
Official Steam feed update (UTC)16 June 2022 - 11:41:06 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
A TELLING OFFNo description
CHEEKYNo description
IMAGINATIVENo description
FAST FINGERSNo description
GOOD BOYNo description
CHEEK MEISTERNo description
IMAGINATION MEISTERNo description
FINGER SPEED MEISTERNo description
GOODY MEISTERNo description
WELCOMENo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLSupport page
Legal noticeCopyright © 2022 James K. Isaac and the Numbered Entity Project

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1917760
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1917760/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1917760
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Through the Kill Screen

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Through the Kill Screen?

Through the Kill Screen's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 11 September 2026 - 05:29:23 UTC, with a tracked peak of 1 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. The tracked peak is the highest value stored by SteamPulse and may not cover activity from before tracking began.

Is Through the Kill Screen growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 0 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Through the Kill Screen?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are Russia (22.2%), Canada (22.2%), Philippines (11.1%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to Russia (16.4%), Canada (14.6%), United States (13.6%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to Russia (18.4%), Canada (16.4%), United States (14.4%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to Russia (14.3%), United States (14.3%), Canada (12.2%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Through the Kill Screen?

Through the Kill Screen currently sits at 92% positive across 24 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 22 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Through the Kill Screen have?

Through the Kill Screen currently has about 64 tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Through the Kill Screen?

Through the Kill Screen is currently listed at $5.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Positive

92% positive, 22 positive, 2 negative

Price and discount

$5.99

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing

Achievements

42

Platform releases
  • Steam 20 April 2022

DLC and packages

Through the Kill ScreenBuy Through the Kill Screen #690748$5.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution Storage: 750 MB available space

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