Dead

A twin-stick shooter where healing requires standing still during fights

Alec Smith, Dane Winn · Published by Milo Games · Released Apr 6, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 307
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jun 7, 2021
Minimum PC: Direct X9.0c Compatible; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dead?

Dead is a single-player, top-down bullet hell shooter centered on ten horror-themed bosses. You learn their attacks, shoot, and dodge, with your dodge recharging only when you stop attacking. New Game Plus lets you combine difficulty modifiers rather than simply increasing enemy health.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast action that rewards practice and precise movement

Not for you if...

−you want exploration and regular levels between boss fights

What players say

89% of 307 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive movement and dodging, varied bosses, and soundtrack. Some criticize the lack of invincibility after taking damage, which can lead to rapid deaths, and describe completing the achievements as especially demanding.

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Dead system requirements

Minimum: Direct X9.0c Compatible, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 3.4 GHz
Graphics: Direct X9.0c Compatible Card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

Does Dead have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Dead run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dead 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