Tinhead is a classic action-adventure platformer available on Windows, developed originally by MicroProse and re-released on PC by Piko Interactive and Bleem! on August 23, 2019. In this colorful retro-inspired title, you control Tinhead, a heroic metallic defender on a cosmic mission to rescue the stars after the evil Grim Squidge has stolen them and scattered them across strange worlds. Players leap, slide, hop, fly, and shoot through 24 challenging levels spread across four distinct worlds, each filled with quirky enemies like spinning Krystals, flying Saw-Sirs, and tough bosses that demand timing and skill to defeat.
The gameplay leans on classical platforming mechanics with a twist — Tinhead can shoot in three directions and collect power-ups (such as Rocket Packs and Batteries) and hidden bonus areas to aid progression. A unique pause-and-scroll feature lets you view off-screen action mid-level, helping with navigation and planning. Though Tinhead has a small review base on Steam, its charm lies in nostalgic design, fast-paced action, and vibrant worlds that call back to retro platformers while adding modern accessibility on PC.
Features:
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Classic side-scrolling action-adventure platformer.
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Play as Tinhead on a quest to free stolen stars.
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24 challenging levels across four unique worlds.
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Three-way shooting to blast enemies strategically.
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Dozens of power-ups and hidden bonus areas.
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Unique pause-and-scroll mechanic for off-screen viewing.
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Variety of enemies and mega-tough bosses.
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Vibrant retro aesthetic with playful design.
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Single-player adventure with engaging platforming.
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Steam family sharing and English language support.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 (64-bit).
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Processor: Pentium 4 or Athlon 64 (or later).
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Memory: ~4 GB RAM (estimated).
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Graphics: Any DirectX-compatible GPU / Athlon 64 or later.
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DirectX: DirectX 9+ support recommended. (inferred from platform)
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Storage: ~1–3 GB available space (small indie). (inferred)
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Sound: Direct sound compatible audio. (inferred)
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Input: Keyboard/controller support. (inferred)
