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Escape Dead Island

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Escape Dead Island

Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.

Zombies Adventure Gore Survival Action
Last tracked players
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61.8% positive
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Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery game set on the enigmatic island of Narapela after the events of the zombie outbreak of the original Dead Island. The story lets players unravel the origins of the zombie virus through the eyes of the would-be documentary journalist Cliff Calo. There are no superpowers to keep Cliff alive, just a few makeshift weapons against hordes of infected zombies. It will be integral to choosing wisely between stealth and combat at certain moments in the game.



Cliff Calo, son of wealthy media mogul Tom Calo, led a care-free life with little regard for the family business. However, when his father decides to hand over the company to his younger sister Heather, Cliff feels insulted and excluded. Knowing that his father desperately seeks an insight on the unexplained events on Banoi for his broadcasting channels, Cliff and his friends set sail to land the story that will prove his worth.



Being a top graduate and highly skilled in martial arts, Xian Mei was the first female recruit to join the People’s Liberation Army as part of their domestic crime squadron. She was sent undercover to the Royal Palms Resort on the Island of Banoi as part of a secret mission. Then the zombie outbreak happened and soon after she was spotted at neighbouring island Narapela…



The Island of Narapela is part of the Banoi Archipelago and located only a few miles from Banoi. Narapela is both a place and an adversary that jealously guards its secrets. As Cliff ventures deeper into the island, his adventure begins to become more and more distorted and unpredictable. Tear through a world that reacts to your every move and collect every clue you can: somewhere amid the madness lies the truth behind Dead Island’s apocalyptic outbreak.

Game Features


  • Unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak
  • Experience an immersive, story-driven Survival-Mystery adventure
  • Find and use specific tools to your advantage to enter new areas of the island
  • Fight off zombies and kill them in unique ways with a vast array of weapons
  • Discover the secrets of the Dead Island universe
  • The missing link between previous Dead Island games and the upcoming Dead Island 2

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista x86 SP2 with DirectX 11 Update Installed, Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 5450 (1 GB) or GeForce GT 430 (1 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: There is no support for Windows XP or DirectX 9 and below.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) or Windows 8 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Phenom 9850
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 6850 (1 GB) or GeForce GTX 460 (1 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Deep Silver
USK rating
18
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Content warning
Escape Dead Island: This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Intense Violence or Gore, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, General Mature Content.
Achievements
60
Controller support
full
Metacritic
52
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Polish
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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macOS: unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
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Buy Verdict

Buy — $1.49.

Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.

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Value Score

Fair Value — 26th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 26th percentile. Priced as Budget at $1.49.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 75%
Value Ratio Top 74%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Escape Dead Island worth buying right now?
Buy — $1.49. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
When does Escape Dead Island go on sale?
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
Is Escape Dead Island free to play?
Escape Dead Island costs $1.49 on Steam.
What genre is Escape Dead Island?
Escape Dead Island is a Adventure game.
Who developed Escape Dead Island?
Escape Dead Island was developed by Fatshark and published by Deep Silver.
What platforms does Escape Dead Island support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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