Dead Space (2008)
Developed by EA Redwood Shores · Published by Electronic Arts
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure game by EA Redwood Shores, published by Electronic Arts — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Dead Space (2008).
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP SP2 or Vista
- Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster
- Memory: 1 GB RAM or more for Windows XP (2 GB for Vista)
- Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements)
- Hard Drive: 7.5 GB free space
- Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card
- INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON .
Supported languages (5)
Dead Space (2008) FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Dead Space (2008)?
Steam classifies Dead Space (2008) as a Action, Adventure game, developed by EA Redwood Shores. You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
How much does Dead Space (2008) cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Dead Space (2008) at $7.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Dead Space (2008) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Dead Space (2008): Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Dead Space (2008) on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Dead Space (2008) for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Dead Space (2008) out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 9, 2009.
What platforms is Dead Space (2008) on?
Dead Space (2008) is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Dead Space (2008) single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Dead Space (2008) cost?
Steam lists it at $7.99.
What is Dead Space (2008)'s Metacritic score?
Dead Space (2008) has a Metacritic score of 87/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Dead Space (2008)?
Dead Space (2008) is developed by EA Redwood Shores and published by Electronic Arts.
Where to get Dead Space (2008)
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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