"Lead 10 specialists through the hostile beauty of Antares Prime where a single death spells the end."
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About
Dead in Antares is an unforgiving turn-based survival RPG where management meets tactical exploration. After a failed mission to save a resource-starved Earth, you must command a fixed crew of ten specialists stranded on the alien world of Antares Prime. Every decision counts as you balance physical needs, mental sanity, and volatile interpersonal relationships in a bid to return home.
Story
Following a botched colonization mission intended to secure resources for a dying Earth, your crew crash-lands on Antares Prime. This is not just a survival story; it is a narrative of leadership under pressure. You must navigate branching storylines, negotiate with alien factions, and uncover the mysteries of diverse biomes—from suffocating jungles to volcanic wastes—while keeping the hope of rescue alive.
Gameplay
The core loop alternates between camp management and tile-based exploration. By day, assign duties to upgrade workstations, gather resources, and manage hunger, fatigue, and depression. By night or during expeditions, engage in tactical turn-based combat utilizing front/back row positioning and 'Power Surge' abilities, all while mitigating the dynamic relationships that can bolster or break your crew's efficiency.
Key Features
- 1Zero-Tolerance Survival: All 10 crew members are essential; if one dies, the game is over.
- 2Camp Management: Construct and upgrade workstations using ship wreckage to process food, water, and tech.
- 3Relationship System: Dynamic chemistry between characters unlocks buffs, debuffs, and unique dialogue.
- 4Tile-Based Exploration: Scout the planet with skill checks for stealth, biology, and engineering.
- 5Tactical Combat: Turn-based battles integrated with character moods and 'Power Surge' mechanics.
- 6RPG Progression: Level up science-oriented skills and attributes to specialize your survivors.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Deep, interconnected management systems
- +High stakes where every character matters
- +Beautiful and atmospheric art direction
- +Meaningful narrative choices with consequences
- +Refined mechanics with reduced randomness
Cons
- -Unforgiving difficulty curve
- -Game ends instantly if anyone dies
- -Niche appeal for hardcore management fans
Game Ratings
Complex resource and camp optimization
Detailed hand-drawn 2D environments
Branching paths and reactive dialogue
Strict survival rules with instant fail states
Tactical turn-based encounters
Who Will Enjoy This?
Loves optimizing efficiency and balancing complex stats.
Plays for the character relationships and sci-fi story.
Thrives on high-stakes difficulty where mistakes are fatal.
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💡 Did You Know?
Released to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 'Dead In' series.
Unlike typical survival games, you cannot recruit new survivors; you must finish with the starting 10.
The soundtrack is composed by Antoine Boucherika, known for his work on The Last Spell.
Features a 'Power Surge' combat mechanic that ties battle prowess to resource expenditure.
Development focused on reducing RNG compared to predecessors to reward strategic planning.
Latest Updates & Events
Dead in Antares - 15% OFF on Steam
Dead in Antares is currently featured on the Steam store!
Scores
“A special project drawing from our experience on The Last Spell to create our deepest survival game yet.”— Benjamin Coquelle, Producer
“More structure, less randomness.”— Developer Log 2025
Game Ratings
Complex resource and camp optimization
Detailed hand-drawn 2D environments
Branching paths and reactive dialogue
Strict survival rules with instant fail states
Tactical turn-based encounters
Who Will Enjoy This?
Loves optimizing efficiency and balancing complex stats.
Plays for the character relationships and sci-fi story.
Thrives on high-stakes difficulty where mistakes are fatal.
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Released to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 'Dead In' series.
Unlike typical survival games, you cannot recruit new survivors; you must finish with the starting 10.
The soundtrack is composed by Antoine Boucherika, known for his work on The Last Spell.
Features a 'Power Surge' combat mechanic that ties battle prowess to resource expenditure.
Development focused on reducing RNG compared to predecessors to reward strategic planning.
Latest Updates & Events
Dead in Antares - 15% OFF on Steam
Dead in Antares is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
The Crew
- •10 Mandatory Survivors
- •Unique Personalities & Traumas
- •Fixed Cast (No Recruits)
- •Dynamic Friendships & Rivalries
The Daily Cycle
Antares Prime
The setting is more than a backdrop; it is an antagonist. Players must navigate treacherous biomes including dense alien jungles and volcanic zones, deciphering the planet's history through exploration events that require specific skill checks like Biology or Engineering to survive.
Game Details
- Developer
- Ishtar Games
- Publisher
- Nacon
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Survival, RPG +2
- Atmosphere
- mysterious