Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 2171910 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $9.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $9.99 |
| Current price USD | $9.99 |
| Release date | May 1, 2026 |
| Developer | Naturally Intelligent |
| Publisher | Naturally Intelligent |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 94% |
| Positive reviews | 17 |
| Negative reviews | 1 |
| Total reviews | 18 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 80 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | Yes |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2171910/ |
Short description
Holdouts are refusing to get chipped! Chip 'em all and win the FOREHEAD CHIP! A pixel-shooter throwback to 80s+90s sci-fi, battle your way to multiple endings as a member of the Implant Corps, or discover secret hidden paths. Featuring single-player story mode, couch co-op, and up to 8 players PVP!
About this game
Forehead Chip is a sci-fi cyberpunk pixel-art platformer set in the middle of Arca City, a fracturing utopia. You’ve joined the Implant Corps to restore order by capturing vile Holdouts . Capture the most and you win! It’s all about maintaining order. And it’s your job to capture Holdouts. So you need to know the drill: Manage your supply of implant bullets in tactical combat Don’t destroy your enemies - capture them Wield a variety of distinctively controlled weapons Fuse your ammo by injecting logic capsules that affect their behaviour Don’t forget to ask your Sergeant and Commander for tips Play as young Chip , a recruit in the Implant Corps. Prove your worth to your friends and family by winning the coveted, one-of-a-kind implant: the Forehead Chip . Explore city locations, interact with characters across the societal divide, and pick your choices to determine the future of Arca City. Conquer and dominate... or is there another path? There are multiple endings to unlock and the Forehead Chip is up for grabs. Will you get it, or will someone else? Use skills, tactics, and trigger-conscious precision against enemies and obstacles: Tight, tuned, responsive controls 50+ types of enemies to fight and capture Four different districts to dropship into Unlock new abilities and game modes Forehead Chip offers multiple gameplay modes: Single-player Campaign with various paths and endings Capture Holdouts side-by-side with 2 Player Couch Co-op Up to 8 Player PVP / Teams Multiplayer for laughs and yells with your friends MUSIC Enjoy an awesome Retro Synthwave Soundtrack while you play with over 20+ tracks! CONTROLLER REQUIREMENTS Gamepad / SteamDeck recommended! Keyboard+mouse are supported in single-player mode. All multiplayer modes and arenas require a gamepad per player! If using X-Box controllers, only 4 max can be detected at once. Advanced custom controls can be set via config file. Steam is required for this game to run. 100% HAND-CRAFTED All code written, all art drawn, all dialog and everything else in the game was made without AI
Supported languages
English