How many people are playing The Dead Await right now?

0 people are playing The Dead Await on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is The Dead Await's all-time peak player count?

The Dead Await's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 23, reached in November 2024.

Is The Dead Await good? What do Steam reviews say?

66% of 109 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).

How much does The Dead Await cost on Steam?

The Dead Await costs $12.99 on Steam (US).

Does The Dead Await work on Steam Deck?

The Dead Await is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

The Dead Await

by Shotx · published by indie.io · Released May 18, 2026

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Review score

66% positive

Mixed109 reviews

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Highest seen23

Nov 20242 years ago

Price on Steam

$12.99

Lowest ever $12.99 Nov 2026

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$12.99
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Reviews

66% positive of 109 · Mixed · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Default configuration is performant

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Jul 30, 2026
PatchThe 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 Blast in Last Haven Tavern.Fixed: Added a stranger who plays Blast in Yunolo.Fixed: Q…
May 26, 2026
PatchThe Dead Await v.1.0.3.0
v1.0.3.0Fixed: Clicking defense cards could cause a crash after changing combat animation speed settings.Fixed: Combat cards that target 'self' were not automatically selecting the correct team character.
May 22, 2026
PatchThe 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 wrong x, y coordinates.Fixed: Right clicking on World Map could sometimes cause a cr…
Oct 20, 2025
Patchv.0.9.0.1
Changed: Hatchet of Death recipe requires 2 silver bars instead of 30. (Crazy Steve was really out of his mind.)Changed: Updated Workshop cube sprite and particles.Fixed: Dismantling boxes results in a crash after acquiring shelter.Fixed: Typo in quest “Tell M…
Aug 26, 2025
Patchv.0.8.9.11
v.0.8.9.11 Fixed: "ShelterLoop" will no longer trigger in Act I. Fixed: save files that accidentally enabled "ShelterLoop" function will automatically apply the fix.
Aug 25, 2025
Patchv.0.8.9.10
v.0.8.9.10 Fixed: Loot & Close hotkey could cause crash in some specific cases. Fixed: crash related to ShelterLoop function.

Other news (9)

Oct 1, 2026
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 already ended. Build out of what you scavenge, push into the wreckage to find out w…
Jun 25, 2026
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 collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393580/
May 25, 2026
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 problems were still discovered and reported after release. And now, it’s time for anoth…
May 18, 2026
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 the game, the full experience is now complete and ready for players worldwide.From t…
May 4, 2026
The Dead Await is set to launch May 18th!
After roughly 1.5 years in Early Access, The Dead Await is set to officially launch on May 18th, marking the culmination of multiple major updates, gameplay improvements, and community-driven changes that have shaped the game into its full release vision.🌏 Tr…
Mar 6, 2026
Almost There - 1.0 Beta Available Now!
1.0 Beta is here!The wait is finally over… The Dead Await – 1.0 Beta is here. 🧟‍♂️After a long journey of building, testing, breaking, fixing, and rebuilding again, the full game is now complete and available to play in Beta. This means the entire experience …

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 66% on 2026-11-01 → 66% today (109 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$12.99

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The Dead Await player count and quick facts

How many people are playing The Dead Await right now?: 0 people are playing The Dead Await on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is The Dead Await's all-time peak player count?: The Dead Await's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 23, reached in November 2024.
Is The Dead Await good? What do Steam reviews say?: 66% of 109 Steam user reviews are positive (Mixed).
How much does The Dead Await cost on Steam?: The Dead Await costs $12.99 on Steam (US).
Does The Dead Await work on Steam Deck?: The Dead Await is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

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: Shotx
Publisher: indie.io
Release date: May 18, 2026
Install size: 700 MB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy · All
Steam app ID: 2393580

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