Dreadlands

Turn-based gang tactics where breaking enemy morale can decide battles

Blackfox Studios · Published by Fatshark · Released Mar 10, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 56% of 163
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Feb 24, 2022
Minimum PC: Shader 4.0 Compatible (mi…; 2 GB RAM · 16 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dreadlands?

Dreadlands is an isometric, turn-based tactics game about rival gangs competing for a mysterious resource called Glow in a post-apocalyptic world. You choose from three factions with separate campaigns, explore different regions, and fight skirmishes using action points for movement, attacks, and abilities, alongside tactical cards.

For you if...

+you enjoy building squads with different classes and abilities
+you want to play tactical campaigns with a friend

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time battles over turn-based skirmishes
−you dislike combat built around random hit chances

What players say

56% of 163 reviews are positive

Players praise the post-apocalyptic atmosphere and tactical combat. They criticize repetitive missions and similar map layouts. Recent reviews report crashes and awkward character movement.

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Dreadlands system requirements

Minimum: Shader 4.0 Compatible (mi…, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor: Dual Core 2.4GHz Processor
Graphics: Shader 4.0 Compatible Card (minimum: Nvidia GeForce 8xxx, AMD Radeon 2xxx)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Dreadlands have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Dreadlands run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dreadlands use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam