The Captain is Dead
Developed by Thunderbox Entertainment · Published by Thunderbox Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by Thunderbox Entertainment, published by Thunderbox Entertainment — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “It’s the last 10 minutes of your favorite sci-fi TV show… except that this time things have gone seriously wrong and The Captain Is Dead! This turn-based, survival/strategy puts you in the Captain's chair as you try to save your crew from being blown to bits by aliens...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 The Captain is Dead.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10
- Processor: TBD - Nothing too spicy though!
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX 10 card with shader model 4.0
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (5)
The Captain is Dead 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 The Captain is Dead?
Steam classifies The Captain is Dead as a Strategy game, developed by Thunderbox Entertainment. It’s the last 10 minutes of your favorite sci-fi TV show… except that this time things have gone seriously wrong and The Captain Is Dead! This turn-based, survival/strategy puts you in the Captain's chair as you try to save your crew from being blown to bits by aliens...
How much does The Captain is Dead cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Captain is Dead at $8.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Captain is Dead single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Captain is Dead: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is The Captain is Dead on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Captain is Dead for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Captain is Dead out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 31, 2021.
What platforms is The Captain is Dead on?
The Captain is Dead is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Captain is Dead single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does The Captain is Dead cost?
Steam lists it at $8.99.
Does The Captain is Dead have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 36 achievements for The Captain is Dead.
Who made The Captain is Dead?
The Captain is Dead is developed by Thunderbox Entertainment and published by Thunderbox Entertainment.
Where to get The Captain is Dead
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
View on Steam →Listing details from Valve's public Steam store data · official site. Not affiliated with Valve/Steam, Thunderbox Entertainment.