Deal | First-time deal on Steam: "Completely skill-based" roguelike shooter drops to around $5.10 with 94% positive reviews
Dead Estate takes players into a creepy, monster-filled manor where every room hides enemies, traps and strange weapons scattered at random – true to classic roguelike design. The goal is to fight your way up floor by floor, but failure means starting from scratch. Played from an isometric perspective, the game feels like a twin-stick shooter, with bullets flying in all directions and some even bouncing off walls.
What sets Dead Estate apart is its unique time mechanic. You’re constantly under pressure – stay in one area for too long, and an unstoppable monster will appear to hunt you down. According to gaming magazine HorrorGeekLife, this adds tension and encourages fast-paced exploration. Another highlight is the wide range of playable characters – ten in total, each with a distinct play style. With over 150 weapons and more than 300 items, the game delivers plenty of variety and strong replay value.
In its review, the horror-focused outlet Dread Central praised Dead Estate for being “completely skill-based.” According to the reviewers, the game avoids overpowered weapon synergies that could make it too easy – every victory has to be earned. However, they noted that the isometric perspective takes some getting used to, and the difficulty spikes in later stages make it a tough challenge, especially for newcomers. Still, overall reception has been overwhelmingly positive. HorrorGeekLife awarded the game 4.5 out of 5, and on Steam, it holds around 6,000 user reviews, 94% of which are positive. For those who enjoy gaming on the go, Dead Estate is also Steam Deck Verified (the device currently sells for around $430 on Amazon).
66% discount on Steam for the first time
Dead Estate was released on October 19, 2021, by the small indie studio Milkbar Lads and published by 2 Left Thumbs. The game normally sells for around $12.50 on Steam, but it's currently available for about $5.10 thanks to a 66% discount – the lowest price ever recorded, according to SteamDB. The offer runs until November 2.
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