How many people are playing Better Than Dead right now?

4 people are playing Better Than Dead on Steam right now, making it the 4341st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 8 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Better Than Dead's all-time peak player count?

Better Than Dead's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 296, reached in May 2026.

Is Better Than Dead good? What do Steam reviews say?

73% of 1,606 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does Better Than Dead cost on Steam?

Better Than Dead costs $14.99 on Steam (US).

Does Better Than Dead work on Steam Deck?

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

Better Than Dead

by MONTE GALLO · published by MicroProse Software · Released May 12, 2026

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Platinum

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#4,341

▼ 42.9%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

73% positive

Mostly Positive1,606 reviews

Owners (est., from reviews)32.1K–96.4K

24h peak

Highest seen296

May 20266 months ago

Price on Steam

$14.99

Lowest ever $14.99 Nov 2026

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Players -42.9% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 02:35 UTC · tracking since 2026-05-01

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Steam Deck

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

Steam Deck Playable

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!Interface text is not legible
!Default configuration is not performant
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Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Sep 25, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC
Build 25439266the current build when we started tracking11.1 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Aug 24, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
btd_playtest_01 · build 24552671
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Patch notes

Sep 25, 2026
PatchBetter Than Dead v0.40 — Controls, Behaviour & Comfort Improvements
Better Than Dead Update 0.40 is live Update 0.40 is now available. This update is mainly focused on a general cleanup of Better Than Dead, addressing a number of quality-of-life issues and recurring problems reported by the community. A lot of the work is unde…
Aug 24, 2026
PatchBetter Than Dead v0.311 — Mouse Input, Blood & General Improvements
Better Than Dead Update 0.311 is live Update 0.311 is now available. The main focus of this update is improved mouse sensitivity consistency across different DPI settings, alongside improvements to blood effects, enemy variation, movement and several fixes. Mo…
Jul 15, 2026
PatchMajor Update 0.30 is live: Level Select + New Mission
Better Than Dead: Level Select + New Mission Update is live The Level Select Update is now live. For Better Than Dead, this is an important update because it brings the game closer to the structure I want it to have when finished. It will also make it easier f…
Jun 11, 2026
PatchUpdate 0.20 is live: Training Range, improved aiming, and bullet penetration
Better Than Dead Update 0.20 is live This update adds the first version of the new Training Range. After completing the first level, the Training Range will be unlocked and can be accessed from the main menu. Training Range For now, the Training Range is mainl…
May 28, 2026
PatchUpdate 0.196: prop collision fixes and technical improvements
Update 0.196 is now live. This is a small technical update focused on cleaner prop collision, clearer input recommendations, and general fixes. -Fixed an issue where some physical props could continue blocking player bullets after being shot. -Added clearer in…
May 23, 2026
PatchUpdate 0.195: Warehouse level layout improvements, enemy hit feedback and more
Improved the warehouse (BLOOD FUNDS THIS) level layout, fixing some areas where players could leave the playable area and correcting some mesh collision issues. Improved enemy hit feedback for certain hit reactions. Updated some old tips and subtitles to bette…

Other news (8)

Oct 9, 2026
DEV LOG #9 | Three New Levels in Development
Hello everyone, Since the release of Update 0.40, I've been spending most of my time working on new content for Better Than Dead. Today I wanted to show you a little of what's coming next. THREE NEW LEVELS I'm currently working on three new levels that will ex…
Aug 6, 2026
DEV LOG #8 | Current State of Development
Hello everyone, A few weeks have passed since the release of the Level Select Update, and I have enjoyed seeing players return to previous missions, improve their times, and complete their first Black Star runs. Mouse Consistency and Preview Build One of the m…
Jun 4, 2026
DEV LOG #7 | Current State of Development
The Road Ahead for Better Than DeadHi everyone,I want to give a quick recap of where Better Than Dead is right now, what has changed since the Early Access release, and what comes next.First of all, thank you to everyone who played the game, reported bugs, sha…
May 12, 2026
Better Than Dead is out now
The IdeaI made this game alone around one idea: an FPS that feels different from the usual formula.I wanted to take the speed, violence and close-range fighting of 80s and 90s Hong Kong heroic bloodshed cinema and put it inside something rawer, more physical a…
Apr 28, 2026
Better Than Dead enters Early Access on May 12
Hello everyone,Better Than Dead enters Early Access on May 12.It feels strange to write that.This game has been in my head, and then on my screen, for a long time. I have worked on it alone, trying to give shape to something very specific.Better Than Dead is n…
Jan 22, 2026
DEV LOG #6 | Current State of Development

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

Review score: 73% on 2026-11-01 → 73% today (1,606 reviews)

Nov 1, 2026Price$14.99

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Better Than Dead player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Better Than Dead right now?: 4 people are playing Better Than Dead on Steam right now, making it the 4341st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 8 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Better Than Dead's all-time peak player count?: Better Than Dead's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 296, reached in May 2026.
Is Better Than Dead good? What do Steam reviews say?: 73% of 1,606 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does Better Than Dead cost on Steam?: Better Than Dead costs $14.99 on Steam (US).
Does Better Than Dead work on Steam Deck?: Better Than Dead is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

A brutal bodycam revenge FPS set in Hong Kong. Slide into bullet time, fight up close, learn each environment's rhythm, and turn every run into a faster, bloodier revenge scene.

Developer: MONTE GALLO
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Release date: May 12, 2026
Install size: 15 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access · All
Steam app ID: 2599690

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