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Dead Space (2008)

Image: Steam / EA Redwood Shores

  • Horror
  • Sci-fi
  • Action

As engineer Isaac Clarke you board a mining ship overrun by Necromorphs, which only go down if you cut off their limbs. You slow enemies with Stasis, move objects with Kinesis and upgrade your weapons and suit at workbenches.

Why play it now

When you fancy being scared aboard a spaceship over several evenings: Den of Geek puts it at around ten hours.

Who it's for

For players after highly atmospheric horror in space, with combat that forces you to aim for the limbs.

When not to pick it

If repetition wears you down: reviews criticise it for dragging on with similar missions.

What it offers

  • Combat / action: 80 out of 100
  • Story: 55 out of 100
  • Exploring: 45 out of 100
  • Managing: 40 out of 100
  • Thinking: 40 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Disk space
7.5 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
92% positive (29,322)
Metacritic
87/100
Developer
EA Redwood Shores
Release date
9 JAN 2009
Steam genres
Action, Adventure

Based on what the game states on Steam.

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