Mini-Dead

A top-down boss fighter with mouse-controlled attacks and teleportation

Alec Smith · Published by Milo Games · Released May 4, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 1,114
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 15, 2026
Minimum PC: Direct X9.0c Compatible; 2 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Mini-Dead?

Mini-Dead is a short, free, single-player bullet hell game viewed from above, with three bosses and a secret fourth fight. You dodge attacks with the mouse and click and drag to draw a damaging beam; releasing the button teleports you to its endpoint.

For you if...

+you like reflex challenges built around learning attack patterns
+you prefer brief games focused entirely on boss battles

Not for you if...

−you want exploration or a story-driven campaign
−you prefer relaxed combat without demanding timing

What players say

94% of 1,114 reviews are positive

Players praise the boss design and how much depth comes from the simple controls. Some older reviews criticize overlapping attacks that hide incoming hazards in the final fight.

Screenshots and trailer

Mini-Dead system requirements

Minimum: Direct X9.0c Compatible, 2 GB RAM, 0.1 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: 50 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: 144hz monitor not necessary but is recommended if you want to see how cool it is.

Does Mini-Dead have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Mini-Dead run on Steam Deck?

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

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 11
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Mini-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