Deadly Days

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"Deadly Days" is a strategic rogue-lite set in a zombie apocalypse, where you manage and protect survivors to halt the catastrophe. With over 60 unique objects, 30 special abilities, and procedurally generated cities, each playthrough offers a distinct experience. Encounter 55 diverse survivors, 25 weapon types, and 10 zombie varieties, culminating in epic battles against three bosses.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 403 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with a fast-paced gameplay that keeps players engaged.
The graphics, animations, and audio are well-made, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
The random nature of the game ensures that every run feels different and provides a decent challenge.

The controls can be frustrating, as survivors sometimes take poor paths or loot when directed elsewhere.
Resource management, particularly food scarcity, can be punishing and lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game can feel repetitive over time, with a lack of variety in items and weapons available during runs.

story
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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7%
The game's story is minimal and largely revolves around repetitive mission-based gameplay, where players scavenge for resources while managing a base and survivors. While the mechanics of resource management and mission selection are engaging, many players feel the narrative lacks depth and variety, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game offers a basic survival premise without a compelling storyline, leaving room for improvement in narrative richness and mission diversity.
- “Cute characters with a fun survival story!”
- “The gameplay loop of going on a mission, optimizing your build, and so on is pretty fun.”
- “The missions that you can take are exciting and fun, the pressure is constantly there to balance time in the field with supplies and health.”
- “The game's story and duration may be shorter or simpler than expected for some players.”
- “The developer was unable to come up with decent level design or game/story flow/plot, so they opted to try to use samey repetitive procedural generation as a substitute for adding content to the game.”
- “From what I've seen in my limited playtime before getting too bored to continue, they're all basically exactly the same, and the basic gameplay of this mission you do over and over just isn't that interesting to keep repeating ad nauseum.”
gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
7%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it easy to learn but sometimes repetitive and grindy. While many players appreciate the fun challenge of resource management and zombie combat, others criticize certain mechanics, such as the food system, for needing improvement. Overall, the game offers a balanced experience with a decent replayability factor, though some find the core gameplay loop lacking in depth and variety.
- “The gameplay is very simple: click to move your entire squad and they will automatically fire on enemies.”
- “The gameplay loop of going on a mission, optimizing your build, and so on is pretty fun.”
- “Wow, this game is really fun; the gameplay is addictive and I love how ridiculous this game gets at times.”
- “The food mechanic needs serious rework or to be scrapped altogether; I can't recommend the game as it is right now. Seriously, devs... what were you thinking?”
- “The core gameplay is just not fun.”
- “From what I've seen in my limited playtime before getting too bored to continue, they're all basically exactly the same, and the basic gameplay of this mission you do over and over (for 2 minutes at a time) just isn't that interesting to keep repeating ad nauseum.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic pixel art style that appeals to many players, evoking a fun and quirky aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles. While some appreciate the simplicity and charm of the visuals, others criticize them as lacking detail and depth, suggesting that they may not satisfy those seeking higher-quality graphics. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their retro appeal, contributing positively to the game's engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “The game's unique pixel art style, quirky characters, and humor-infused gameplay make for an engaging and enjoyable experience.”
- “Very funny and challenging rogue-lite game with great pixel graphics in a zombie setting.”
- “The simplicity of gameplay and pixelated graphics add a perfect element of nostalgia and entertainment without taking itself too seriously.”
- “The colors and the blocky graphics blend together too much.”
- “It may not be satisfying for players who expect higher quality graphics and details.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
43%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its upbeat and funky vibe that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, with only a few tracks available. Despite its catchy tunes, many players suggest that the limited soundtrack can become tiresome over time, leading to a desire for additional music options. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, its repetitiveness detracts from long-term enjoyment.
- “The music is top notch funk chillax epic vibes!”
- “The pixel art and animation keep deadly days from being a gritty zombie game, and the music ranges from campy to energetic with multiple tracks that will stay stuck in your head.”
- “Shooting down thousands of zombies while upbeat funky music is playing in the background is very satisfying!”
- “The bossa nova base music is repetitive and annoying and feels out-of-place, unless it's meant to be ironic... in which case it's just repetitive and annoying.”
- “Wow, the music is horrifying, Jesus Christ.”
- “Exceedingly high replayability, but prepare your own soundtrack as the music in-game gets old and there are no significant audio cues for the gameplay.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The game boasts high replayability due to its multiple difficulty modes, varied unlockable abilities, and challenging decision-making mechanics. Players appreciate the random events and different classes that enhance progression, making it engaging for repeated playthroughs. While some note a potential for diminishing returns in progression, the overall consensus is that the game remains fun and rewarding for those who enjoy roguelikes.
- “With its challenging decision-making, random events, and varied unlockable abilities, Deadly Days offers a high level of replayability.”
- “If you're into roguelikes, this is a wonderful, underpriced, and underappreciated little game that has a ton of replayability.”
- “If the game adds a guaranteed grocery store level every time, it would be a lot more playable.”
- “The different 'classes' and challenge mode make for decent progression mechanics, and a fair addition to replayability.”
- “There's stuff to unlock, several difficulty modes, and a lot to learn strategy-wise, which keeps motivation and replay value high.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is described as extensive and often tedious, with players noting that achieving 100% completion can take 70 to 90 hours, particularly due to challenging runs that require significant time and skill. While some enjoy the mix of leveling up and resource farming, many find the grind repetitive and punishing, especially with increasingly difficult enemies and a reliance on RNG for success. Overall, the game offers a mix of quick sessions and longer grinding experiences, appealing to those looking for a less intensive alternative to more time-consuming titles.
- “As for the grind, yeah, if you want to 100% this, it'll take you like a week or roughly 70 to 90 hours. The most grindy aspect is the challenge specialization, which requires you to finish 16 different runs, each harder than the last. It looks very daunting, and each run can take from 2 hours to 5 or 6 depending on your luck and skill.”
- “Also don't recommend if you're an achievement hunter, as you'll hit your head repeatedly grinding this unbalanced and abandoned game.”
- “The game is not particularly good looking, and it is mostly the gameplay that is fun, but it is punishing, grindy, and features repetitive maps.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a standout feature, characterized by its quirky characters and a silly tone that keeps players smiling and laughing throughout their runs. The combination of engaging gameplay and amusing elements, particularly in its unique pixel art style and humorous character interactions, contributes to a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for fans of the roguelike genre. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and originality that enhance the game's challenge.
- “The game's unique pixel art style, quirky characters, and humor-infused gameplay make for an engaging and enjoyable experience.”
- “The whole experience has a silly tone that had me smiling or laughing throughout each run.”
- “Some of the people you can save are hilarious for an apocalypse, which makes it that much better.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fun and chaotic vibe, though many users express a desire for a more immersive experience through enhanced sound design.
- “A richer sound design that will reinforce the atmosphere of the game may be preferred.”
- “Fun and crazy atmosphere.”
- “A richer sound design that would reinforce the atmosphere of the game is needed.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and lacks the depth to immerse players fully.”
- “The lighting and environmental details are underwhelming, making the atmosphere feel lifeless.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of glitches, hangups, or crashes during gameplay.
- “The game is incredibly stable; I've experienced no glitches, hangups, or crashes.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “The stability of this game is impressive, providing a seamless experience throughout.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “There are constant hangups that ruin the flow of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find "Deadly Days" to evoke a sense of warmth and enjoyment despite its zombie survival theme, highlighting its wholesome approach within the rogue-lite genre. The emotional experience is characterized by a blend of fun and engagement, appealing to enthusiasts of the genre.