Headlander — Genres, rating & game data
Headlander is an adventure game developed by Double Fine Productions, 2016. It stands out for melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 84/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
How Headlander was received
Of the 1,052 Steam player reviews, 90% are positive. Critics score it 76/100 on OpenCritic (69), reflecting a favourable reception.
Players
- Steam players1,052 reviews90%Very positive
- IGDB community23 reviews78/100
Critics
- OpenCritic69 reviews76/100
- IGDB21 reviews77/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. iRankGames does not host its own reviews.
iRank Score
84/100 ↗Type
Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Released
2016
Updated May 2026
Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher: Adult Swim Games
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC, macOS, Xbox One
Official trailer for Headlander
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