The Typing of The Dead: Overkill
On-rails zombie shooter where typing words replaces firing bullets
Modern Dream · Published by SEGA · Released Oct 29, 2013
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 88% of 4,114
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 12 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 3
- peak 24h 9
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 12 years ago
- Nov 26, 2013
What is The Typing of The Dead: Overkill?
This first-person, on-rails action game takes place during a mutant outbreak in Bayou County. You type randomized words to attack enemies across nine stages while investigating the outbreak. A mouse-based shooting version is also included.
For you if...
- +you like typing quickly to stop advancing enemies
- +you enjoy arcade score chasing across fixed stages
Not for you if...
- −you prefer free movement over on-rails action
- −you want a story without profanity or sexual humor
What players say
88% of 4,114 reviews are positive · 83% of 12 in the last 30 days
Players praise the typing-based combat as a fun way to practice typing. They report bugs and compatibility problems on newer PCs, and some find the crude humor tiresome.
Screenshots and trailer
The Typing of The Dead: Overkill system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 / Windows 8
- Processor
- 2.0 GHz Dual Core processor
- Graphics
- ATI Radeon HD 6450, NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 or Intel Integrated Graphics HD 3000
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 10
- Notes
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7 / Windows 8
- Processor
- 2.0 GHz Dual Core processor
- Graphics
- ATI Radeon HD 6450, NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 or Intel Integrated Graphics HD 3000
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 33
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Age rating
- 17+
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- 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
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
Tags
- Typing
- On-Rails Shooter
- Zombies
- Comedy
- Action
- Education
- Parody
- Arcade
- Funny
- Score Attack
- Horror
- Singleplayer
- First-Person
- Multiplayer
- Co-op
- Shooter
Recent updates
- Nov 26, 2013 · Patch notes 1.1
- Nov 26, 2013 · Patch notes 1.1
5 DLC available.