Jackal
Execute ultra-violent raids in 1970s casino hotels. Take down the Las Vegas mob as a drug super-powered hitman in physics-fueled top-down close combat
- Released
- 1988
- Developer
- Konami
- Platforms
- 2 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 0.2 GB
What is Jackal?
Execute ultra-violent raids in 1970s casino hotels. Take down the Las Vegas mob as a drug super-powered hitman in physics-fueled top-down close combat
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 2 May 1988 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Platforms | Nintendo Entertainment System, Steam Deck |
| Genres | First-Person Shooter |
| Languages | 27 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q2659903, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Jackal received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Subtitle Options
- Camera Comfort
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
Input
- Full controller support
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
- Adjustable Difficulty
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 0.2 GB |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- Frequent violence or gore
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 35 most recent negative Steam reviews of Jackal on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Common questions about Jackal
What platforms is Jackal on?
Jackal is available on Nintendo Entertainment System, Steam Deck. It first released in 1988.
How much does Jackal cost?
$14.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Jackal?
89% of 585 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Jackal work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Jackal as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Jackal download?
0.2 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Jackal?
Jackal was developed by Konami and published by Konami.