Zafehouse: Diaries Steam news

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• Review score68% positive
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• Release dateSep 6, 2013
• DeveloperScrewfly Studios
• PublisherScrewfly Studios

Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: Screwfly StudiosPublisher: Screwfly Studios

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Zafehouse: Diaries Steam news

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• Deadnaut: Signal Lost is out now! - 28 March 2023

  Screwfly Studios' sci-fi horror roguelike set in the world of Deadnaut is finally here! Prepare for an unnerving and tense journey to the edges of the galaxy in search of the source of Rip space. As the Handler, you'll control a single Deadnaut, a treasure hunter navigating hazardous settlements, drifting derelicts, and confronting mysterious creatures, haywire security systems, and dangerous fanatics. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/ Here's what awaits you... 🌌 FAST ROGUELIKE GAMEPLAY Guide your Deadnaut through procedurally generated missions, from floating cryoships and freighters to abandoned settlements, equipping them with a wide array of weapons, upgrades and gear. Fight when you can, run when you must. 🤖 TRUST ISSUES Keep your Deadnaut loyal or force compliance. Pay them off or turn them into a mindless space golem if necessary, but remember: ev…

• Try the Deadnaut: Signal Lost tech demo now! - 10 March 2023

  We're very close to launching Deadnaut: Signal Lost but we need your help. We've prepared a technical demo of the first few levels of the game and we'd love to get it running on a wider range of systems. This will give you a taste of the game and help us catch any obvious bugs that have eluded us so far. It's a win-win. Grab the demo at our freshly launched Discord server. Join the Screwfly Studios Discord Server! https://discord.gg/BpFG5M3mep (Check the #general channel topic for links to the tech demo) FAQ How long until the game comes out? If the tech demo goes smoothly, our plan is to turn that into a larger demo and then release the game around the same time. Will the demo be available on Steam? Yes, absolutely. I don't use Discord, can I still try the tech demo? You sure can. Email us at [email protected] and I'll send you a link.

• Announcing Deadnaut: Signal Lost! - 1 November 2021

  The cosmos is tearing itself apart. Wrecks of long-dead starships are full of horrible, interdimensional creatures. The dead roam surfaces of moons, and you're being hunted by technically advanced soldiers. Welcome to Signal Lost, Screwfly Studios' return to Deadnaut's grim and ruthless future. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/ While Deadnaut: Signal Lost is situated in the same universe as the original and features similar, mission-based gameplay in procedurally-generated locations, it is not a direct sequel. You play the role of a remote handler who controls the action "at a distance" via a physical console, however, Signal Lost is focused on a single Deadnaut, rather than a squad. The action is more intimate and tactical, and you can develop your Deadnaut with numerous suit upgrades and abilities. Furthermore, the gameplay is turn-based, not real-time,…

• Zafehouse Diaries 2: The battle of Cleveland, pt 2 - 6 July 2017

  Concluding a diary of zombie doom , in which five four survivors attempt to escape an infected town in strategy-management-RPG Zafehouse Diaries 2 . Problem being, they straight-up hate each other. In this second and final part: death! Duplicity! Arguments about cleaning! And… a hero. …

• Zafehouse Diaries 2: The battle of Cleveland, part 1 - 4 July 2017

  Seven streets, five survivors, one zombie apocalypse (and, therefore, infinite zombies). What’s the worst that could happen? No, scratch that – what’s the best that could happen? I don’t include “just this once, everybody lives!” as a realistic possibility here, but perhaps one or two of them could make it out alive? On Cleveland Rd they will make their stand, as they skirmish against an army of undead, raid houses and bicker endlessly in our Zafehouse Diaries 2 diary. …

• Zafehouse Diaries 2: Available now! - 17 June 2017

  The sequel to Zafehouse Diaires has arrived! You can now purchase the game on Steam or directly from us. Thanks to everyone who has returned for another outing in the drama-filled, chaotic world of Zafehouse and its unique brand of zombie mayhem! If you'd like a DRM-free version of the game, along with a Steam key, please purchase the game via our website. Alternatively, you can grab the game straight from Steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/653940/Zafehouse_Diaries_2/ We're looking forward to hearing your insane tales of death, starvation, cabinet throwing and guitar smashing! Stay up-to-date and follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or visiting the official Zafehouse website.

• Zafehouse Diaries 2: Available now! - 17 June 2017

  The sequel to Zafehouse Diaires has arrived! You can now purchase the game on Steam or directly from us. Thanks to everyone who has returned for another outing in the drama-filled, chaotic world of Zafehouse and its unique brand of zombie mayhem! If you'd like a DRM-free version of the game, along with a Steam key, please purchase the game via our website. Alternatively, you can grab the game straight from Steam. http://store.steampowered.com/app/653940/Zafehouse_Diaries_2/ We're looking forward to hearing your insane tales of death, starvation, cabinet throwing and guitar smashing! Stay up-to-date and follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or visiting the official Zafehouse website.

• Zafehouse Diaries 2: Try the technical demo! - 7 May 2017

  Zafehouse Diaries is back! But, before we start our journey into a new, zombie-encrusted narrative, we need your help to test the technical aspects of the game. Update: With the game coming soon to Steam, we've removed the tech demo. A massive thank you to everyone who helped us out! Original post follows. --- Special demo builds of Zafehouse Diaries 2 for Windows and Mac have been made available (download links provided below), so we can make sure the game runs correctly on as many systems as possible. As such, we're focusing on feedback regarding problems with graphics, audio, input and anything else related to actually running the game. If you do hit something, we'd also appreciate a run-down of your computer's specifications, e.g. CPU, video card, amount of RAM, operating system and version (including service packs) and display resolution. Please note the tech demo isn't representat…

• Zafehouse Diaries 2: Try the technical demo! - 7 May 2017

  Zafehouse Diaries is back! But, before we start our journey into a new, zombie-encrusted narrative, we need your help to test the technical aspects of the game. Update: With the game coming soon to Steam, we've removed the tech demo. A massive thank you to everyone who helped us out! Original post follows. --- Special demo builds of Zafehouse Diaries 2 for Windows and Mac have been made available (download links provided below), so we can make sure the game runs correctly on as many systems as possible. As such, we're focusing on feedback regarding problems with graphics, audio, input and anything else related to actually running the game. If you do hit something, we'd also appreciate a run-down of your computer's specifications, e.g. CPU, video card, amount of RAM, operating system and version (including service packs) and display resolution. Please note the tech demo isn't representat…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Custom content - 21 April 2017

  As Zafehouse Diaries 2 draws closer, we have more to share from behind the development curtain! For this update, we'll take a peek at ZD2's customisation tools, which allow players to add their own content to the game. Customisation has been a major component of all Screwfly titles and Zafehouse Diaries 2 is no exception! Just like the original, you'll be able to make your own survivors, items and occupations and we've made it easier than ever to get your content into the game. Build a better survivor While our other games, Fear Equation and Deadnaut, allow you to create your own characters and import photos, it was Zafehouse Diaries that started it all and the sequel will continue the trend. Character customisation in Zafehouse Diaries 2 is very similar to the first game, with two exceptions. Firstly, if you don't want the game to randomly assign prejudices to your custom survivors, yo…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Custom content - 21 April 2017

  As Zafehouse Diaries 2 draws closer, we have more to share from behind the development curtain! For this update, we'll take a peek at ZD2's customisation tools, which allow players to add their own content to the game. Customisation has been a major component of all Screwfly titles and Zafehouse Diaries 2 is no exception! Just like the original, you'll be able to make your own survivors, items and occupations and we've made it easier than ever to get your content into the game. Build a better survivor While our other games, Fear Equation and Deadnaut, allow you to create your own characters and import photos, it was Zafehouse Diaries that started it all and the sequel will continue the trend. Character customisation in Zafehouse Diaries 2 is very similar to the first game, with two exceptions. Firstly, if you don't want the game to randomly assign prejudices to your custom survivors, yo…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Scenarios - 1 March 2017

  Welcome back to Zafehouse Diaries 2! After a brief hiatus we're back with more insights into the upcoming sequel. This time around we take a look at the new scenarios you'll have to tackle. The original Zafehouse came with three scenarios: No Survivors, Roadkill and Deadline (in order of increasing difficulty). For Zafehouse Diaries 2, we're adding several new challenges, as well as comprehensive options to tweak each game to match your preferred style of play. Fresh meat Zafehouse Diaries 2 comes with a number of unique scenarios, each with their own objectives, enemies and even orders. For example, one might require you to patch up the power grid before making your stand, while another will task you with gathering the right assortment of survivors... who might not exactly get along. Whatever your goal, you'll have a variety of approaches available to you. Will hit-and-run breaches be…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Scenarios - 1 March 2017

  Welcome back to Zafehouse Diaries 2! After a brief hiatus we're back with more insights into the upcoming sequel. This time around we take a look at the new scenarios you'll have to tackle. The original Zafehouse came with three scenarios: No Survivors, Roadkill and Deadline (in order of increasing difficulty). For Zafehouse Diaries 2, we're adding several new challenges, as well as comprehensive options to tweak each game to match your preferred style of play. Fresh meat Zafehouse Diaries 2 comes with a number of unique scenarios, each with their own objectives, enemies and even orders. For example, one might require you to patch up the power grid before making your stand, while another will task you with gathering the right assortment of survivors... who might not exactly get along. Whatever your goal, you'll have a variety of approaches available to you. Will hit-and-run breaches be…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Breaching and investigation - 25 November 2016

  Dilemmas were the focus last time we looked at Zafehouse Diaries 2. For this update, we'll show you how the sequel handles missions to other locations. Missions There are two missions in ZD2: breaching and investigating. In ZD1, these were both handled under the hood - you just select your group, give them items, then send them to the location. In ZD2, you can customise your approach. When you breach, you can choose which entrances your survivors will use to enter the location. Make sure you send them into rooms with as fewer zombies as possible, otherwise they'll lose momentum and flee. Investigation is now far more important and useful. You'll not only see how many zombies are around a location, but you can see how many zombies are inside, and exactly which rooms they're in. It's not easy though - to get a good look at a location, you'll need to take a few risks. Risk management In ZD…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Breaching and investigation - 25 November 2016

  Dilemmas were the focus last time we looked at Zafehouse Diaries 2. For this update, we'll show you how the sequel handles missions to other locations. Missions There are two missions in ZD2: breaching and investigating. In ZD1, these were both handled under the hood - you just select your group, give them items, then send them to the location. In ZD2, you can customise your approach. When you breach, you can choose which entrances your survivors will use to enter the location. Make sure you send them into rooms with as fewer zombies as possible, otherwise they'll lose momentum and flee. Investigation is now far more important and useful. You'll not only see how many zombies are around a location, but you can see how many zombies are inside, and exactly which rooms they're in. It's not easy though - to get a good look at a location, you'll need to take a few risks. Risk management In ZD…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Dilemmas - 20 November 2016

  http://assets.screwflystudios.com/pr/zd2banner_steam_02_new.pngLast week, we looked at relationships. This week, we'll take a look at one of the most fundamental features in Zafehouse Diaries: dilemmas. In the original game, dilemmas added drama to your story. Some were minor - do you trade your medicine for food? - while others could result in sacrificing one of your survivors. In Zafehouse Diaries 2, we've made dilemmas more interesting, fun and varied. More dilemmas: There are many more dilemmas in ZD2 - deal with the mob, the military, experimenting scientists and more Varied outcomes: Dilemmas can have positive, neutral or negative outcomes, depending on your choices Smarter options: Sometimes more than two options will be available, giving you greater control over how you respond More predictable: Clearly see which options are supported by your survivors Finally, dilemmas aren't j…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Dilemmas - 20 November 2016

  http://assets.screwflystudios.com/pr/zd2banner_steam_02_new.pngLast week, we looked at relationships. This week, we'll take a look at one of the most fundamental features in Zafehouse Diaries: dilemmas. In the original game, dilemmas added drama to your story. Some were minor - do you trade your medicine for food? - while others could result in sacrificing one of your survivors. In Zafehouse Diaries 2, we've made dilemmas more interesting, fun and varied. More dilemmas: There are many more dilemmas in ZD2 - deal with the mob, the military, experimenting scientists and more Varied outcomes: Dilemmas can have positive, neutral or negative outcomes, depending on your choices Smarter options: Sometimes more than two options will be available, giving you greater control over how you respond More predictable: Clearly see which options are supported by your survivors Finally, dilemmas aren't j…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Survivors and relationships - 13 November 2016

  Have you heard? Zafehouse Diaries is coming back! Over the next few weeks, we'll pull back the curtain so you can see what to expect. This week, we're talking about survivors and relationships. This was a core concept in the original game, and we're going to improve on it. Here's a rundown of the new survivor screen: Visible skills: You can now see exactly how your survivors will perform on various tasks Injuries: Easily see what kind of injuries your survivors have, and how they affect their skills Modifiers: Browse any special bonuses or penalties affecting the survivor Equipment: That's right, you can now assign survivors an item and protective gear that they will always use But Zafehouse Diaries is all about relationships. Your five survivors will need to work together if they're going to make it out alive. Friendlier groups: If survivors aren't prejudiced, they're less likely to tu…

• Inside Zafehouse Diaries 2: Survivors and relationships - 13 November 2016

  Have you heard? Zafehouse Diaries is coming back! Over the next few weeks, we'll pull back the curtain so you can see what to expect. This week, we're talking about survivors and relationships. This was a core concept in the original game, and we're going to improve on it. Here's a rundown of the new survivor screen: Visible skills: You can now see exactly how your survivors will perform on various tasks Injuries: Easily see what kind of injuries your survivors have, and how they affect their skills Modifiers: Browse any special bonuses or penalties affecting the survivor Equipment: That's right, you can now assign survivors an item and protective gear that they will always use But Zafehouse Diaries is all about relationships. Your five survivors will need to work together if they're going to make it out alive. Friendlier groups: If survivors aren't prejudiced, they're less likely to tu…

• Zafehouse Diaries 2 announced! - 7 November 2016

  Zafehouse Diaries is back! The cult hit from 2012 is now bigger, better and more terrifying than ever. Take control of a group of people - each with their own skills, motivations and prejudices - and try to survive the zombie apocalypse. Every story is unique: Each game is procedurally generated - will your survivors work well together and complete their objectives? Ordinary people, extraordinary situations: Keep your survivors happy and motivated, or they'll turn on each other. All new engine: Zafehouse Diaries has been upgraded in every way. Full widescreen support, high resolution, a 3D environment and multi-platform support. More of everything: Loads of new items, orders, events, occupations, dilemmas and scenarios. Increased control: Equip your survivors and determine how they defend and breach locations. We've also refined the relationship system so you can have more ways to chang…

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