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NEAR DEADline

Developed by Dumb ****ing Horse, Milktoast Stuff · Published by Scarecrow Arts, Milktoast Stuff

ActionCasualIndieFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 12, 2020 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements9
DLC1

Overview

An action, casual, indie game by Dumb ****ing Horse, Milktoast Stuff, published by Scarecrow Arts — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “You've been playing Nintendo DS for too long and you realize there's only 5 days left to meet your animation deadline; use the paddles to bounce the Z's away long enough to stay awake and finish!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 71
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:ActionCasualArcadeTwin Stick ShooterBullet HellComic Book2DCartoonyStylizedColorfulCartoonHand-drawn

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 NEAR DEADline.

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

  • Storage: 250 MB available space

Recommended

  • Storage: 250 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

NEAR DEADline 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 NEAR DEADline?

Steam classifies NEAR DEADline as a Action, Casual, Indie, Free To Play game, developed by Dumb ****ing Horse, Milktoast Stuff. You've been playing Nintendo DS for too long and you realize there's only 5 days left to meet your animation deadline; use the paddles to bounce the Z's away long enough to stay awake and finish!

Is NEAR DEADline free to play?

Yes — Steam lists NEAR DEADline as Free to Play.

Is NEAR DEADline single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for NEAR DEADline: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is NEAR DEADline on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is NEAR DEADline out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 12, 2020.

What platforms is NEAR DEADline on?

NEAR DEADline 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 NEAR DEADline single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does NEAR DEADline cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does NEAR DEADline have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 9 achievements for NEAR DEADline.

Who made NEAR DEADline?

NEAR DEADline is developed by Dumb ****ing Horse, Milktoast Stuff and published by Scarecrow Arts, Milktoast Stuff.

Where to get NEAR DEADline

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

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