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Killer is Dead

KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE · May 23, 2014

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Action Hack and Slash Surreal Singleplayer Stylized

Last tracked players: 5
All-time peak: 17
24-hour change: Unavailable
Steam reviews: 74.9% positive

Delayed observation · last tracked Oct 7, 2026 01:30 UTC. Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

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New difficulty mode called Nightmare Mode. In this mode, enemies can only be defeated using the following attacks: Adrenaline Burst, Dodge Burst, Headshots, so the gameplay requires far more skill and tactics. Players will not be able to use the Final Judgement finisher (QTE mode) to defeat enemies.
Theater Mode - Rewatch cutscenes and get extended background information on characters, helping to unravel the story after your 1st playthrough
Smooth Operator Pack for console will be included, which includes X-ray glasses, bewitching outfits, stunning beauties, and a killer new mission and boss!

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Latest news

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Mar 19, 2019 Killer is Dead Sale! Sep 8, 2015 Midweek Madness - Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition, 80% Off Mar 23, 2015 Daily Deal - Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition, 75% Off

System requirements Windows

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OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.3 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 2.3 Ghz or above
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU that supports Shader Model 3.0
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 13 GB available space

Publisher: Deep Silver
USK rating: 18
Brazilian rating: 18
Steam Germany rating: BANNED
Content warning: The game contains intense violence, high and frequent amount of blood and gore, mild profanity, references to sexual activity or suggestive references .
Achievements: 48
Controller support: full
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese*
*languages with full audio support
Website: Official website ↗
Support: Support site ↗

Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (6)

Language	Interface	Full audio	Subtitles
English	Yes	Yes	Yes
French	Yes	No	Yes
Italian	Yes	No	Yes
German	Yes	No	Yes
Spanish - Spain	Yes	No	Yes
Japanese	Yes	Yes	Yes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Killer is Dead EULA

Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-10-03 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.

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Buy Verdict

Buy — $1.99.

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

▲ ~48 days until next sale

Value Score

Fair Value — 45th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 45th percentile. Priced as Budget at $1.99.

▼ Budget pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 83%

Value Ratio Top 55%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killer is Dead worth buying right now?

Buy — $1.99. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.

When does Killer is Dead go on sale?

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

Is Killer is Dead free to play?

Killer is Dead costs $1.99 on Steam.

What genre is Killer is Dead?

Killer is Dead is a Action game.

Who developed Killer is Dead?

Killer is Dead was developed by KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE and published by Deep Silver.

What platforms does Killer is Dead support?

Available on Steam for Windows.

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