The Headliners
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Ryzen 5 1600
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6700 XT · Ryzen 5 3600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6700 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~36 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Release
- Jan 30, 2025
- Developer
- KAFI
- Publisher
- KAFI
Co-op horror game where you play in teams of 1 to 8 reckless journalists, ready to explore a city overrun by deadly creatures to snap spectacular footage. Your only goal: make the headlines without becoming one.
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What you need for The Headliners
The Headliners needs about a Radeon RX 6700 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The Headliners →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 25 | 18 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 38 | 26 | 16 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 41 | 29 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 45 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 52 | 36 | 22 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 53 | 37 | 22 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 62 | 43 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 78 | 55 | 33 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 121 | 85 | 51 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
The Headliners system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bits) | Windows 10 (64 bits) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4440 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5-4570 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 9 GB | 9 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
The Headliners on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 29 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 30 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 30 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 20
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Turkish, Croatian
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- The Update is Live!Patch2026-03-26
- Update Dropping Next Thursday!Patch2026-03-20
- The Venezia update is LIVE!Patch2026-01-22
- The Paris Update is LIVE!Patch2025-10-23
- Update Incoming: Mid–October DropPatch2025-09-30
- 🎉 NEW UPDATE IS LIVE! 🎉Patch2025-08-06
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can The Headliners run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below The Headliners's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~30 fps at 1080p low (range 24–37, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 6700 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can The Headliners run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates The Headliners Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the low preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for The Headliners at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–71, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6700 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 4090. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The Headliners by brand.
Can I run The Headliners on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~64 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~40 fps at 1080p low. The Headliners on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does The Headliners need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for The Headliners.
How much storage does The Headliners take?
The Headliners needs 9 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (64 bits).