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About The Dead Await

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.

Release Date

May 18, 2026

Developer

ShotX Studio

Publisher

Freedom Games

The Dead Await FAQ & buying guide

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Can my PC run The Dead Await?

The Dead Await needs at least GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon 7950 or better. and 4 GB RAM.

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
Notes: Mouse, Keyboard

Is The Dead Await worth buying?

Steam

67% positive

'Mixed', 108 reviews

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What is The Dead Await about?

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...

Early AccessSurvival HorrorStrategyRPGDeckbuildingParty-Based RPGCard BattlerPost-apocalyptic

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Dead Await?

Right now the lowest price for The Dead Await we're tracking is $3.84 at Kinguin — 70% below Steam's $12.99. We compare 7 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Dead Await has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Dead Await is $3.84 at Kinguin on September 7, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is The Dead Await worth buying?

67% of 108 Steam user reviews for The Dead Await are positive ("Mixed").

Can my PC run The Dead Await?

The minimum system requirements for The Dead Await are — OS: Windows 7 and above; CPU: 2 GHz; GPU: GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon 7950 or better.; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 700 MB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was The Dead Await released?

The Dead Await released on May 18, 2026, developed by ShotX Studio and published by Freedom Games.

What platforms is The Dead Await available on?

The Dead Await is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Dead Await?

The cheapest The Dead Await price right now is $3.84 at Kinguin, 70% below the Steam price.

The Dead Await price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Global	—	$3.84	Buy The Dead Await at Kinguin
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-45%	$7.19	Buy The Dead Await at Loaded
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-34%	$9.11	Buy The Dead Await at Instant Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$12.99	Buy The Dead Await at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$12.99	Buy The Dead Await at Green Man Gaming
GamersGate	Steam · Global	—	$12.99	Buy The Dead Await at GamersGate

All-time low: $3.84 at Kinguin on Sep 7, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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