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DEAD RISING®

Third-person zombie action with improvised weapons and timed objectives

Capcom · Released Sep 12, 2016

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Very Positive
88% of 6,358
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 28 in 30 days
Players
42
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Nov 8, 2024
Minimum PC
HD 6770
2 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is DEAD RISING®?

In this single-player action horror game, photojournalist Frank West searches for the cause of a suburban town’s zombie outbreak from a shopping mall. You explore the mall, use store items as weapons, take photos, and help survivors. Time passes continuously, so scheduled events can be missed.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy finding unusual ways to fight zombie crowds
  • +you like a difficult start that rewards practice
  • +you want horror with a sense of humor

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike escort missions that demand close attention
  • −you prefer saving progress whenever you choose
  • −you want a relaxed pace without deadlines

What players say

88% of 6,358 reviews are positive · 78% of 28 in the last 30 days

Players praise the freedom to explore the mall, use everyday objects against zombies, and the PC version’s performance. Their most common complaint is that survivors struggle to navigate during escorts; they also criticize the limited save points and strict timer.

Players over time

▼ -16% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 67 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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How many players finish DEAD RISING®?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Overtime Mode», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

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DEAD RISING® system requirements

Minimum: HD 6770, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 550TI / AMD Radeon HD 6770
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11
Processor
Intel® Core i5 family or AMD equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 7790
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
※ If you are using Windows 11, please ensure that your system meets the Windows 11 system requirements.

Does DEAD RISING® have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does DEAD RISING® 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
50
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian.

Does DEAD RISING® 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

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