The Dead Await: Build a Deck, Survive a Plague
The outbreak happened. You are one of the people it did not get, which turns out to be a job rather than a relief. The Dead Await is a deck-building RPG across a world that has…
About This Game
The Dead Await is a deck-building open world survival RPG set in a zombie apocalypse. The world as we know it ended, torn apart by hordes of ravenous monsters. Humanity still clings on in the sea of blackened ruins, cold ashes, and man-eating creatures.
You're the leader of a caravan of survivalists whose goal is to figure out the truth behind the zombie apocalypse and, if possible, build the foundations for a new civilization! But be careful: Zombies might want to feast on your brains, but humans may very well prove the greatest obstacles during your long drive...
Explore a vast world torn apart by a zombie apocalypse, from derelict cities full of loot and zombies to new settlements founded by survivors with opportunity and backstabbing abound.
Gather food, water, fuel, and gear to survive the drive. Manage your resources to ensure everyone gets to the destination safely.
Manage your team's sanity! Manage the impact of trauma, long-term effects of injuries, and, of course, resource scarcity. Zombies might turn out to be the least of your problems...
Build the survivor you want using a robust attribute, skill, and perk system. Experiment with combinations and character builds, from a suave lockpicker to a mindless berserker and everything in-between.
Paired with the character system is sophisticated card-based combat. Build up your deck during your travels, taking a team of rag-tag survivors to veterans with incredibly rare cards at their disposal!
Gear matters: Give your survivors an edge with weapon and equipment mods - plus a good meal - and watch them conquer the wasteland!
Build your group of survivalists to work as a team in combat!
The caravan is at the heart of your journey to discover the truth. Upgrade it with workbenches, storage, and other features to turn it into a true mobile base.
Swap out vehicle components to modify the caravan's performance. Engine, suspension, tires, all affect how you traverse the world - and your chances of surviving!
Craft everything you need to survive, including the classic nail-mounted baseball bat. They don't make them like they used to, after all!
With what you find in the wild, cook meals to give yourself permanent bonuses or a quick fix before a fight!
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The Dead Await 1.0.5
Fixed: Mickey's dialogue in Yunolo getting stuck during the quest "The Exchange". Fixed: Added a stranger who plays Blast in Wastewood Tavern. Fixed: Added a stranger who plays…
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The Dead Await: 35% Off in the Steam Summer Sale!
The Dead Await is 35% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your…
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The Dead Await v.1.0.3.0
v1.0.3.0 Fixed: Clicking defense cards could cause a crash after changing combat animation speed settings. Fixed: Combat cards that target 'self' were not automatically selecting…
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Trading 1.5
We're back with another update! We hope you’re enjoying The Dead Await 1.0 release! We did our best to address as many issues as possible before launch, but a few additional…
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The Dead Await 1.0.1
Fixed: Killing 1st wave enemies with Fatality causes a lock up as 2nd enemy wave appears. Fixed: Right clicking on World Map and choosing “Path Create” option creates a path at…
- The Dead AwaitSteam announcement
The Dead Await 1.0 - Available Now!
The Dead Await is officially out now! It’s finally here… The Dead Await 1.0 has officially launched! 🥳 After years of designing, testing, tweaking, and refining every corner of…
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