Nearly Dead

2D open-world zombie survival with real-time combat and limited visibility

Mono Software, Inc. · Released Sep 10, 2021 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 53% of 286
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Mar 3, 2023
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Nearly Dead?

This single-player survival game takes place in a 2D open world where demons from another dimension turn most people into zombies and other creatures. You gather supplies, layer clothing and armor, and fight in real time, checking corners and looking behind you for threats.

For you if...

+you enjoy foraging, crafting, and managing survival supplies
+you prefer real-time combat over turn-based encounters

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer survival with other people
−you prefer combat without blood or dismemberment

What players say

53% of 286 reviews are positive

Players see promise in the survival concept but criticize limited content and awkward controls. Recent reviewers describe the game as unfinished and abandoned, citing a prolonged lack of updates.

Screenshots and trailer

Nearly Dead system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Nearly Dead?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: i3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12

Does Nearly Dead have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Nearly Dead run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Korean, French, Japanese, Russian.

Does Nearly Dead 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