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The Dead Await

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The Dead Await
Description
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 cara...
Genre:
Role-playing - Card Game - Survival
Tags:
Exploration, Open World, Mature, Sexual Content, Nudity, show 10 more... Survival, Violent, Resource Management, Gore, Crafting, Base Building, Post-apocalyptic, Survival Horror, Card Game, Deckbuilding
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Product details
2026, Shotx, ...
System requirements
Windows 10 and above, 2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon 7950 or better., Version 12, 700 MB...
FAQ
Description

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!

The developers describe the content like this:
Frequent Violence / Blood and Gore, General Mature Content, Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language

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Game details
Genre:
Role-playing - Survival - Card Game
Tags:
Exploration, Open World, Mature, Sexual Content, Nudity, show 10 more... Survival, Violent, Resource Management, Gore, Crafting, Base Building, Post-apocalyptic, Survival Horror, Card Game, Deckbuilding
Works on:
Windows
Release date:
{{'2026-05-18T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Shotx / indie.io
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Game features
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FAQ

What operating systems is The Dead Await compatible with?

The Dead Await is officially supported on Windows.

Does The Dead Await have DRM?

No! GOG games have no DRM and can be played without an internet connection, totally offline. Some bonus content might require an internet connection to download, but we do our best to limit that need. Read more about DRM.

Do you need GOG Galaxy to play The Dead Await?

No! You do not need GOG Galaxy to play The Dead Await. GOG gives you the option to download a fully offline installer and install The Dead Await that way, without using GOG Galaxy. GOG Galaxy is used for synchronization of achievements and cloud saves, but its usage is totally optional. Read more about GOG Galaxy.

What are the system requirements for The Dead Await?

Minimum: System: Windows 10 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: DirectX Compatible Sound Card, Other: Mouse, Keyboard. Recommended: 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: DirectX Compatible Sound Card, Other: Mouse, Keyboard.

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User reviews

Posted on: May 27, 2026

KnocturnalQi

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Games: 316 Reviews: 4

Great Game, fun story. Enjoyable

Enjoying the game alot, it's a fun card based game with some trading and fun gameplay loop. Highly recommend!

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