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The Dead Await is a deck-building open-world survival RPG in a zombie apocalypse. Lead a caravan of survivors, manage resources, sanity, and trauma, and upgrade a mobile base. Craft gear, sharpen your deck, and fight with a card-based system while uncovering the truth and rebuilding civilization.

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Release Date

24 Oct, 2024

Publisher/Developer

Shotx, indie.io

Reviews

Steam: 69.00% positive (69/100)
Metacritic: -

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 and above
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon 7950 or better.
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 700 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

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The Dead Await is a deck-building open-world survival RPG set in a ruthless zombie apocalypse. You take command of a caravan of survivors, steering through the wreckage to uncover the truth behind the outbreak and, perhaps, lay the foundations for a new civilization. Every choice matters as you balance danger, hope, and the weight of leading people who depend on you to reach the horizon alive. Your decisions ripple through the convoy as resources and reputations rise or fall.

Wander a vast, unforgiving world where derelict cities hide loot and dangers, and newly founded settlements offer opportunity, betrayal, and fragile alliances. You’ll scavenge food, water, fuel, and gear, while managing the caravan’s morale and long-term needs. The wasteland tests your planning: every mile demands smart resource allocation, risk assessment, and a steady hand to keep your team intact on the road to the destination. Resolve conflicts with other survivors through diplomacy, or show force—each path shaping future supply lines.

Character progression sits at the heart of the journey. Build a survivor with a deep attribute, skill, and perk system, enabling everything from a suave lockpicker to a ruthless berserker. A robust card-based combat engine powers every skirmish: craft and refine your deck as you travel, assembling a team of rag-tag beginners into veterans who wield incredibly rare cards and devastating tactics. As you level up, unlock powerful synergies between crew roles to unleash devastating combos.

Gear and weapon mods matter as much as courage. Equip gear upgrades, nutritious meals, and specialty items that grant permanent bonuses or quick buffs before a fight. Craft what you need, including classic favorites like a nail-mounted baseball bat, to tilt engagements in your favor and keep your crew fighting fit when the undead close in. Repair and maintenance cycles force you to plan ahead, because a failed mod can break a fight.

Your caravan is more than a getaway vehicle—it’s a mobile base. Upgrade it with workbenches, storage, and other facilities to expand your capabilities. Swap out engine components, suspension, and tires to tune performance and endurance across shifting terrain. Each modification changes how you traverse the map and how long your people can endure the march toward answers. Roads are never fixed; random events alter routes, requiring quick improvisation and teamwork.

Survival is communal, strategic, and personal. Build a cohesive squad that works together in combat, manage trauma and injuries, and navigate the moral gray areas of human conflict as you hunt for the truth. The Dead Await blends strategic deck-building with exploration, crafting, and ongoing decision-making in a world where every road leads to new revelations—and new dangers. The Dead Await invites careful planning, bold risk, and emergent stories born from the road.


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