The Dead Await

The Dead Await is a deck-building, open-world survival RPG set after a zombie apocalypse. You lead a caravan of survivalists across a world of blackened ruins, cold ashes and man-eating creatures, seeking the truth behind the outbreak and, if possible, laying the foundations for a new civilization. Zombies threaten the group, but other people can be just as dangerous.

Explore and survive

You travel through derelict cities filled with loot and zombies, as well as settlements founded by survivors, where opportunities come with the risk of betrayal. Gather food, water, fuel and gear, then manage your resources to get everyone safely to the destination. You also look after the team’s sanity and deal with trauma, lasting effects of injuries and shortages.

Build your survivors

A system of attributes, skills and perks lets you shape each survivor, from a suave lockpicker to a mindless berserker. You build a team that can work together in combat, where card-based battles reward you for developing a deck during the journey and can give veterans access to rare cards.

Weapons and equipment can be modified to improve your survivors’ chances, and a good meal can help too. You craft gear, including a baseball bat fitted with nails, and cook food from ingredients found in the wild. Meals can provide permanent bonuses or a quick boost before a fight.

Upgrade the caravan

The caravan is your mobile base and the center of the journey. You can add workbenches, storage and other features, and change its performance by swapping components such as the engine, suspension and tires. These parts affect how you travel through the world and your chances of surviving.