Dead Format

First-person survival horror set inside cursed VHS movie worlds

Katanalevy · Published by Oro Interactive · Released Dec 10, 2025

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 170
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 15, 2025
Minimum PC: RX 5700; 16 GB RAM · 7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dead Format?

Set in 1990s Scotland, this first-person survival horror game follows a sibling searching for their missing brother. You enter film-inspired worlds through VHS tapes, scavenging supplies, solving puzzles, and fighting enemies. Your apartment serves as the hub between trips.

For you if...

+you enjoy silent cinema, giallo, and body horror influences
+you like piecing together mysteries through clues and recorded footage

Not for you if...

−you want to save anywhere instead of returning home

What players say

79% of 170 reviews are positive

Players praise the contrasting film worlds, music, and puzzles. Common complaints focus on cramped inventory space, backtracking, and a pursuing enemy that interrupts exploration. Some recent players also report poor performance.

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Dead Format system requirements

Minimum: RX 5700, 16 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor: Ryzen 7 2700 / Intel i7 8700
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB / Nvidia 2060 Super 8GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 7 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Dead Format have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Dead Format run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default configuration is not performant
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Dead Format 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