Out now

Death by Game Show

Developed by Oointah

ActionIndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 22, 2016 Price$2.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements17
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie, strategy game by Oointah — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Death by Game Show is a frenetic strategy game where your reactions and decisions matter. There is no hand of god, instead you're dropped into the action against a 26th century chaos droidgasm. Prove your smarts, win your freedom, and survive Death by Game Show.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 126
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:StrategyActionIndieComedyReplay ValueFunny2DDifficultSingleplayerLevel EditorTower DefenseFast-Paced

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Death by Game Show.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10
  • Processor: Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics Card with 512MB RAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Death by Game Show 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 Death by Game Show?

Steam classifies Death by Game Show as a Action, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Oointah. Death by Game Show is a frenetic strategy game where your reactions and decisions matter. There is no hand of god, instead you're dropped into the action against a 26th century chaos droidgasm. Prove your smarts, win your freedom, and survive Death by Game Show.

How much does Death by Game Show cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Death by Game Show at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Death by Game Show single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Death by Game Show: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Death by Game Show on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Death by Game Show for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Death by Game Show out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 22, 2016.

What platforms is Death by Game Show on?

Death by Game Show is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Death by Game Show single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Death by Game Show cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Death by Game Show have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for Death by Game Show.

Who made Death by Game Show?

Death by Game Show is developed by Oointah.

Where to get Death by Game Show

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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