The Skin Stapler Launches on Steam, Bringing Detective Dick Slater's Full Case to Players
After a demo period that drew community interest, the full indie horror-adventure from solo developer Assemble_Made is now available.
The Skin Stapler is now available on Steam, according to a launch announcement posted by developer Michael of Assemble_Made on August 6, 2026.
The game is set in a location called Carrion City and follows a character named Detective Dick Slater. The developer describes the world as "twisted," populated by "strange characters" and featuring "gruesome murders" alongside what the announcement calls "ridiculous one-liners" and hidden details throughout.
What the launch includes
- The full story, following a demo that was previously available to players
- An official launch trailer released alongside the announcement
- A selection of bundles assembled with other indie horror developers, offering a discount for players looking to purchase multiple titles together
The announcement was written by Michael personally, framing the release as a solo indie effort and expressing gratitude to players who engaged with the demo and shared feedback during development.
For those who played the demo, the full release represents the complete version of the case teased there — Carrion City's secrets, it seems, are now fully open to investigation.
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