The Skin Stapler Chapter Checklist
All fourteen chapters—mark demo sections and full-release story beats in order.
The Skin Stapler tells a linear single-player story with fourteen short chapters across roughly two and a half hours (launch-week press, August 2026). Perspective swaps between detectives, Aftermath crime-scene investigations, and worker shifts. Demo App 4343530 showcases three interiors—CCPD, Quick Fix, and Gutters End—while paid Steam App 4310610 adds Burrows Apartment, Luna’s Donuts, Underworld VHS, Lazar’s Blood Bank, Closing In, and five Aftermath beats. Use this checklist across sessions or when upgrading from demo to full release.
How to use this checklist
Mark [ ] boxes as you complete beats. Cross-link Locations Hub and matching walkthrough pages. Pair with achievement checklist—Steam achievement names mirror many chapters.
Demo coverage (free App 4343530)
| Mark | Section | Focus | Wiki |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | CCPD intro | Dick Slater / Robbie Knox | CCPD |
| [ ] | Quick Fix shift | Hexy | Quick Fix |
| [ ] | Gutters End shift | Blair | Gutters End |
| [ ] | Demo end | Consider full purchase | Game review |
Full game — fourteen chapters (paid App 4310610)
Story order follows Steam achievement progression. Interleaving is scripted—mark rows when each chapter credits or hard-cuts.
| Mark | Chapter | Playable focus | Achievement (Steam) | Walkthrough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Burrows Apartment | FeFe opening victim | FeFe — Master Baiter | Guide |
| [ ] | Carrion City PD | Dick Slater desk | Dick Slater — Big D | CCPD |
| [ ] | Aftermath Part 1 | Crime-scene investigate | One… Two… | Aftermath |
| [ ] | Quick Fix | Hexy shift | Hexy — Wiener Whisperer | Guide |
| [ ] | Gutters End | Blair shift | Blair — Shrimply Irresistible | Guide |
| [ ] | Aftermath Part 2 | Crime-scene investigate | Three, Four… | Aftermath |
| [ ] | Luna’s Cream Filled Donuts | LunaArcana | Glazed and Confused | Guide |
| [ ] | Aftermath Part 3 | Crime-scene investigate | Five, six… | Aftermath |
| [ ] | Underworld VHS | Scaroline rental shop | Scaroline — Tape Collector | Guide |
| [ ] | Aftermath Part 4 | Crime-scene investigate | Seven, Eight… | Aftermath |
| [ ] | Lazar’s Blood Bank | Layna Lazar | Layna Lazar — Blood Queen | Guide |
| [ ] | Final Aftermath | Last detective gallery | Nine, Ten… | Aftermath |
| [ ] | Closing In | Late-story pressure | KingWoolz — Last Nut Standing | Guide |
| [ ] | Final cutscene / credits | Finale | Robbie Knox — Mind Blown | Endings |
Optional cleanup (same run or replay)
| Mark | Task | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| [ ] | Fix Skin Stapler tapes | Runebee — Jank Ya Later! |
| [ ] | Thank-you note in Slater office | Skin Successfully Stapled! |
| [ ] | Tape/evidence sweep | Collectibles Hub |
Session tips
Play in one sitting when possible—horror pacing suffers from week-long gaps. Configure controls before Burrows Apartment. Check system requirements if transitions stutter.
Related pages
- Tools Hub — achievement tracking.
- Characters Hub — roster per chapter.
- Full walkthrough — continuous spine with video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Carrion City survivors.
How many chapters are in the full game?
Fourteen short chapters per launch press and Steam achievement structure.
Does story order change with player choice?
Linear story horror with scripted perspective swaps—not a branching open world.
Should I finish the demo before buying?
Optional but useful—demo sections overlap mid-game rows, not the Burrows Apartment opening.
Where are detailed walkthrough steps?
Walkthrough category pages hold step habits—this checklist only tracks progress boxes.