Heavy Metal Death Can

Retro survival horror with fixed cameras aboard a zombie-infested submarine

Krufs Productions · Released May 28, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 85
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 31, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 4 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Heavy Metal Death Can?

This single-player, third-person survival horror game takes place aboard a Swedish naval vessel in an alternate late 1970s. Trapped beneath the Norwegian Sea, you explore the vessel, search for survivors, manage ammunition and keys, and investigate the Sludge that has turned crewmates into zombies.

For you if...

+you enjoy retro visuals and traditional tank controls
+you like deciding which enemies to fight or evade

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign rather than a short adventure

What players say

93% of 85 reviews are positive

Players praise the submarine's atmosphere, puzzles, and art direction. Common complaints include running out of ammunition or health before late boss fights, along with dark areas and camera placements that make navigation difficult.

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Heavy Metal Death Can system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 4 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060
Memory: 4 GB RAM

Does Heavy Metal Death Can have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Heavy Metal Death Can run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 29
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish.

Does Heavy Metal Death Can 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