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In 4DEAD, control the invincible No. 42 and survive by devouring invading aliens within 4 seconds or die. A fast, relentless roguelike shooter with simple controls, bullet-hell, zone slow-mo near death, and chaining JUST EATS to trigger OVER EATS invincibility. 50 stages plus endless mode.

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Release Date

01 Jan, 2027

Publisher/Developer

Kishiro, Kodansha

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4DEAD description

Overview

4DEAD is a high‑speed roguelike action game where you command No. 42, an invincible creature engineered by a shady scientist to confront an Earth under alien threat. The crucial rule is brutal and simple: No. 42 dies if it doesn’t consume prey within four seconds. To survive, you must relentlessly devour invading aliens and outpace the relentless onslaught.

Core Gameplay

The core loop is immediate and unforgiving. Keep eating enemies within the 4-second window to absorb calories and extend your life. You navigate a hostile environment, dodging enemy attacks and a bullet Hell as you hunt targets that appear across the battlefield. When your health teeters on the brink, Pinch becomes your opportunity: eat at the brink of death to activate JUST EATS, charging your special gauge.

If life drops below one second, No. 42 enters the Zone, turning time into slow motion. Devour an enemy during this moment to trigger another JUST EATS and push the gauge closer to a powerful finish.

Power and Progression

When the special gauge is filled, you unleash OVER EATS—No. 42 bursts into invincibility and continues to devour relentlessly, delivering a star‑powered surge reminiscent of a mighty power‑up. This phase is your lifeline against overwhelming waves and the perfect moment to clear a difficult sequence.

Success isn’t only about surviving a single run. Clearing stages grants new skills that enhance Unit 42, giving you a strategic edge for the next challenge. Each upgrade helps you adapt to harsher encounters and new alien patterns.

Stages and Modes

The game comprises 50 stages planned, offering a progressive ladder of difficulty and reward. An Endless Mode is also scheduled, letting you push your run as long as you can survive.

Objective

Your overarching goal is the satisfying moment of All Clear: clear the stages, upgrade No. 42, and safeguard humanity from the ceaseless alien invasion. Stay alive, chain JUST EATS, trigger OVER EATS, and outlast the countdowns to become the ultimate predator.