Out now

Have a Nice Death

Developed by Magic Design Studios · Published by Arc Games

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 22, 2023 Price$8.74 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews9,628

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$8.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews9,628
Languages11
Achievements37
DLC2

Overview

An action, indie game by Magic Design Studios, published by Arc Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 86% positive of 9,939
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players91
Player-voted tags:Action RoguelikeHack and SlashSingleplayer2DFunnyAction2D PlatformerCartoonyDark HumorCartoonRogue-likeGothic

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 Have a Nice Death.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 6100
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or higher | AMD R7 360 or higher - Some crashes may occur with Integrated graphics (GPU built into the processor)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Specifications are not final and are subject to change. Intel HD may crash.

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (11)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

Have a Nice Death 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 Have a Nice Death?

Steam classifies Have a Nice Death as a Action, Indie game, developed by Magic Design Studios. Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

How much does Have a Nice Death cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Have a Nice Death at $8.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Have a Nice Death single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Have a Nice Death: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Have a Nice Death on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Have a Nice Death out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 22, 2023.

What platforms is Have a Nice Death on?

Have a Nice Death 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 Have a Nice Death single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Have a Nice Death cost?

Steam lists it at $8.74.

Does Have a Nice Death have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 37 achievements for Have a Nice Death.

What is Have a Nice Death's Metacritic score?

Have a Nice Death has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Have a Nice Death?

Have a Nice Death is developed by Magic Design Studios and published by Arc Games.

Where to get Have a Nice Death

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

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