- October 8, 2020
- Hollow Ponds
- 7h median play time
I Am Dead
I Am Dead does a fantastic job of forcing us to look at our lives, and reminds us that those who are gone are still alive in the memories we hold dear. The puzzles are fun, and the island of Shelmerston is beautiful.
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I Am Dead is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Hollow Ponds and was released on October 8, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
"I Am Dead" is a charming adventure game that invites players to explore the afterlife of a small island community. As the recently deceased museum curator, you'll uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and reunite with loved ones in a surreal world full of warmth and humor. With its unique premise and engaging gameplay, "I Am Dead" offers a fresh take on the afterlife and invites players to cherish the memories and connections that make us human.





- The game features a charming and heartfelt story that explores themes of memory and legacy.
- The art style is vibrant and beautifully designed, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- The unique gameplay mechanic of zooming into objects to uncover hidden details adds depth to the exploration.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks challenge, leading to a monotonous experience.
- The ending feels abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more closure.
- Some puzzles, particularly the riddles, can be frustratingly difficult or obscure, especially for non-native English speakers.
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The story in "I Am Dead" is generally described as touching and engaging, exploring themes of death, memory, and acceptance through a unique narrative structure and charming characters. However, many players express disappointment with the abrupt ending and lack of resolution, feeling that the overarching plot fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion. While the visuals and voice acting are praised, some find the pacing slow and the gameplay repetitive, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
“Beautiful visual style, fantastic voice acting, fun puzzles, and a touching story.”
“The story is interesting & moving, the world it's presented in is unique, and I've never seen game mechanics like this before!”
“The story itself is well paced and written and will make you cry but in a good way.”
“But the most disappointing failing was that the game-long overarching and driving story suddenly petered out, without any proper or satisfying closing/concluding scenes (as if, in that restaurant meal so long ago, the expected dessert and coffee had been announced but never actually brought to the table).”
“The entire game is about a very specific plot point that you're doing and that the game simply stops is such a black mark against it.”
“I was very invested in the story; as such, the ending was a sincere letdown and I was surprised how that one thing ruined the rest of the experience for me.”
I Am Dead review
I Am Dead does a fantastic job of forcing us to look at our lives, and reminds us that those who are gone are still alive in the memories we hold dear. The puzzles are fun, and the island of Shelmerston is beautiful.
90%"A pure joy from start to finish" A
A delightful puzzle adventure full of charm, personality, and satisfying ghostly X-ray vision mechanics
90%I Am Dead Review
A very interesting game indeed, I Am Dead isn't top-tier indie magic but it's a hide-and-seek sandbox that will reward you the deeper you go. It's refreshingly content-rich, what with the Grenkins to find and riddles to solve for committed players. An appealing sense of place and strong visuals are only spoiled by some misplaced attempts at quirkiness and some minor control issues. Overall, though, I Am Dead makes us long for the sweet embrace of the reaper. Wait, no. It's just a rather enjoyable game. That's it. Not that other thing. Good god.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I Am Dead is a puzzle game with mystery theme.
I Am Dead is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
On average players spend around 7 hours playing I Am Dead.
I Am Dead was released on October 8, 2020.
I Am Dead was developed by Hollow Ponds.
I Am Dead has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.
I Am Dead is a single player game.
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