NEAR DEADline
A two-paddle arcade game with a button to slow time
Dumb ****ing Horse, Milktoast Stuff · Published by Scarecrow Arts, Milktoast Stuff · Released Aug 12, 2020
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 90
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 3 months ago
- Jul 11, 2026
What is NEAR DEADline?
This free 2D action game has separate movement controls for the left and right paddles, along with multiple endings.
For you if...
- +you enjoy bullet hell action
- +you like experimenting with drawing tools in game menus
Not for you if...
- −you want multiplayer matches against other people
What players say
91% of 90 reviews are positive
Players praise the artwork but criticize overly sensitive controls.
Screenshots and trailer
NEAR DEADline system requirements
Minimum: 0.2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run NEAR DEADline?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- Storage
- 250 MB available space
Recommended
- Storage
- 250 MB available space
Does NEAR DEADline have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does NEAR DEADline run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 9
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does NEAR DEADline 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
Tags
- Action
- Casual
- Arcade
- Twin Stick Shooter
- Bullet Hell
- Comic Book
- 2D
- Cartoony
- Stylized
- Colorful
- Cartoon
- Hand-drawn
- Survival
- Retro
- Family Friendly
- Relaxing
1 DLC available.
