Fear the Dead

Fear the Dead follows Elizabeth, a young teacher searching for her mother after everything falls apart. You try to survive while progressing through the main story, making choices and dealing with zombies in dark, dangerous levels.

Survival

Hunger and thirst gradually deplete and affect Elizabeth’s health. She tells you when she needs food or drink, which you can find and choose when to use. Side quests can provide extra supplies. As her health drops, louder heartbeats and a red screen signal the danger.

The game challenges you to survive for as long as possible while advancing the story. When danger approaches, Elizabeth may use an item that can kill it, even if you do not want her to. Against zombies, you may be able to fight, flee or use other measures.

Story and choices

You encounter NPCs with quests that can affect your experience. The story unfolds through dialogue, newspapers and journals. Moral choices test your judgment, and your actions have consequences.

The levels

The levels use pixelated graphics and a dark atmosphere shaped by limited light and constant ambient sound. You need to proceed cautiously because you never know what is around the next corner. A user-friendly interface supports play.