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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

66%
Mixed
DeveloperSumo Digital
PublisherGun Interactive
Release DateAug 18, 2023
$14.99
Peak Players17.1K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a highly immersive asymmetrical horror game that faithfully captures the atmosphere of the original film, though it is currently plagued by a perceived lack of developer support. While the core gameplay and mechanics are praised as superior to genre competitors, players are heavily critical of the game's abandonment and long lobby wait times.

Pros

  • Exceptional atmosphere and faithful tribute to the original movie's aesthetic.90%
  • Highly engaging asymmetrical horror gameplay that many players find superior to Dead by Daylight.80%
  • Immersive character designs and costumes that blend seamlessly with the game world.60%
  • Strong core mechanics that support hundreds of hours of replayability for dedicated fans.70%

Cons

  • Widespread perception that the developers have abandoned the game and ceased content updates.100%
  • Frustratingly long wait times in lobbies that significantly delay actual gameplay.80%
  • Unresolved bugs and a failure to deliver on promised post-launch content.70%
  • Significant community distrust due to the developer's history with previous titles like Friday the 13th.90%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the current state of the game to the developer's previous project, Friday the 13th: The Game.
  • Despite the high volume of negative reviews, many critics have logged hundreds or even thousands of hours of playtime.
Confidence: 71%
Based on the 50 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 6, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
279
Peak · last 90 days
1.2K
All-time peak
17.1K

Price

Current price
$14.99
Lowest tracked
$3.74since Aug 18, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
88%
All-time positive
66%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews23.8K
Positive: 15.8K (66%)Negative: 8.0K (34%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

156h

Avg Playtime at Review

77%

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