PCGame

Dread Delusion

First-person open-world RPG exploring flying lands above an undead curse

Lovely Hellplace · Published by DreadXP · Released May 14, 2024

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 5,281
Recent reviews
Very Positive
83% of 59 in 30 days
Playing now
21
peak 24h 37
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
3 weeks ago
Aug 27, 2026

What is Dread Delusion?

Dread Delusion is a first-person, open-world RPG set on flying continents above a cursed surface. You explore, take quests, talk to locals, trade, and overcome obstacles through combat, persuasion, lockpicking, or magic while deciding whether to heal the world or pursue your own interests.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy wandering off to find quests and strange places
  • +you like unusual fantasy settings and story choices

Not for you if...

  • −you want demanding fights and deep character builds
  • −you prefer a compact world with frequent discoveries

What players say

90% of 5,281 reviews are positive · 83% of 59 in the last 30 days

Players praise the writing, worldbuilding, and freedom to explore. Many find combat and character progression shallow, and some say the open world feels sparse. Recent players also report that scrolling dialogue with a controller can lock up the controls.

Screenshots and trailer

Dread Delusion

Dread Delusion system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Phenom II X4 965
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB | AMD
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
59
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English.

Tags

Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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