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About Dead Effect
Dead Effect is a sci-fi first-person shooter set aboard the starship ESS Meridian, which is bound for humanity's first colonization attempt on Tau Ceti f. Players assume the role of a Unit 13 operative who awakens from cryosleep to find the vessel overrun with hostile, zombie-like crew members. The game combines traditional FPS gameplay with survival horror elements as players navigate through the abandoned spacecraft, uncovering the mystery behind the crew's transformation while fighting for survival.
Release Date
Oct 15, 2013
Developer
BadFly Interactive, a.s.
Publisher
BadFly Interactive, a.s.
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Is Dead Effect worth buying?

Steam
73.1% positive
'Mostly Positive', 3,759 reviews
Metacritic
59

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What is Dead Effect about?

Dead Effect is a sci-fi first-person shooter set aboard the starship ESS Meridian, which is bound for humanity's first colonization attempt on Tau Ceti f. Players assume the role of a Unit 13 operative who awakens from cryosleep to find the vessel overrun with hostile, zombie-like crew members. The game combines traditional FPS gameplay with survival horror elements as players navigate through the abandoned spacecraft, uncovering the mystery behind the crew's transformation while fighting for survival.

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Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for Dead Effect we're tracking is $0.99 at Kinguin — 80% below Steam's $4.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Dead Effect has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Dead Effect is $0.99 at Steam on March 19, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Dead Effect worth buying?

73% of 3,759 Steam user reviews for Dead Effect are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 59.

When was Dead Effect released?

Dead Effect released on October 15, 2013, developed by BadFly Interactive, a.s. and published by BadFly Interactive, a.s..

What platforms is Dead Effect available on?

Dead Effect is available on Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Dead Effect?

The cheapest Dead Effect price right now is $0.99 at Kinguin, 80% below the Steam price.

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