The Headliners similar games & best alternatives

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The Headliners

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Fun and chaotic multiplayer experience
  • Strong teamwork and social interaction
  • Unique photo-taking gameplay
  • Affordable price with good value
  • Active developer support and updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited replayability after extended play
  • Some bugs and performance issues
  • Lack of deeper narrative or objectives
  • Imbalanced scoring system
  • Audio and ui improvements needed

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Klaus Veen's Treason

  • Dodgy Deliveries

  • BrainBread 2

  • Orcs Must Die! 2

  • Hellbreach: Vegas

  • Vellum

Less competitive

Games that feels like The Headliners but with less competition against others

  • Storebound

  • Drake Hollow

  • Mama's Sleeping Angels

  • Content Warning

  • Lethal Company

  • School 666

More dominating

Games that feels like The Headliners but with more domination over others

  • Ben and Ed - Blood Party

  • Dead by Daylight

  • Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

  • First Class Trouble

  • Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

  • Unfortunate Spacemen

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The Headliners: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Survival.

Last update: 21/08/2026