The Dead Await
Developed by Shotx · Published by indie.io
At a glance
Overview
An indie, rpg, strategy game by Shotx, published by indie.io — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Build your deck and try to survive in The Dead Await, a deck-building RPG set during a zombie apocalypse. As one of many survivors, set out across the desolate world, discover the truth about the outbreak, and rebuild human civilization - or die trying.” — 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 Dead Await.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 and above
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon 7950 or better.
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 700 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 570 or better.
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
- Additional Notes: Mouse, Keyboard
Supported languages (3)
The Dead Await 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 Dead Await?
Steam classifies The Dead Await as a Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Shotx. Build your deck and try to survive in The Dead Await, a deck-building RPG set during a zombie apocalypse. As one of many survivors, set out across the desolate world, discover the truth about the outbreak, and rebuild human civilization - or die trying.
How much does The Dead Await cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Dead Await at $8.44. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Dead Await single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Dead Await: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Dead Await on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Dead Await for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Dead Await out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 18, 2026.
What platforms is The Dead Await on?
The Dead Await 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 The Dead Await single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Dead Await cost?
Steam lists it at $8.44.
Does The Dead Await have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for The Dead Await.
Who made The Dead Await?
The Dead Await is developed by Shotx and published by indie.io.
Where to get The Dead Await
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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