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Death end re;Quest

Turn-based horror JRPG split between reality and a corrupted game

Idea Factory, Compile Heart · Published by Idea Factory International · Released May 16, 2019

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 1,118
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Jun 18, 2020
Minimum PC
DirectX 12 GPU, 1 GB
4 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Death end re;Quest?

This single-player JRPG follows a programmer helping his missing colleague escape from a video game. You alternate between real-world investigations and virtual dungeon exploration, using character-specific skills to reach hidden areas. Battles combine turn-based commands with free movement and mechanics that switch play into shooting or fighting.

For you if...

  • +you like anime stories that mix mystery and graphic violence
  • +you enjoy seeking out bad endings in branching stories

Not for you if...

  • −you want frequent combat with minimal dialogue interruptions

What players say

77% of 1,118 reviews are positive

Players praise the varied combat mechanics and central mystery. Opinions are divided on the writing, and some players find the battles less engaging despite their unusual mechanics.

Screenshots and trailer

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Death end re;Quest system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 12 GPU, 1 GB, 4 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64bit (DirectX 11 equivalent)
Processor
Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz equivalent
Graphics
VRAM 1 GB or better graphics card that can support DirectX 12.0 or more
Memory
4 GB RAM
Notes
Requires SSE4.2 compatible PC

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64bit (DirectX 11 equivalent)
Processor
Intel i5 3.3GHz or AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960、ATI Mobility Radeon R9 290 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Notes
Requires SSE4.2 compatible PC

Does Death end re;Quest have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Death end re;Quest 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
Achievements
39
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: Traditional Chinese.

Does Death end re;Quest 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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Recent updates

10 DLC available.

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