Dead Format overview

Overview

Dead Format comes from Katanalevy and is published by Oro Interactive. It arrived on Steam on Dec 10, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Full controller support, DualSense Controller Support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Dead Format's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 9 September 2026 - 06:17:26 UTC, with a tracked peak near 21. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 84% positive across 186 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Dead Format is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Dead Format has sold up to 4,520 units and has 159 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $36,129. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Dead Format overview details

Dead Format combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

A lost brother. A cursed VHS format. A government cover-up. Dead Format is a survival horror game that takes you on a nightmarish journey through iconic eras of film. Set in 1990s Scotland, you play as a desperate sibling searching for their missing brother who was last seen obsessing over a mysterious VHS format. Dive into the tapes, fight your way through cinematic worlds, and find your brother before it’s too late. Survive the cursed tapes Your apartment is the hub. Here you can review clues, catch your breath, and prepare for the journey ahead. Use the Television set and insert VHS tapes to open the door to new worlds, each one with its own inspiration. Search for clues and face the nightmares in universes inspired by Silent Era Cinema, Italian Giallo films, and 80s Body Horror. Classic Film meets Survival Horror Search for supplies to stay alive and uncover key items to solve puzzles, unlocking your path forward. Arm yourself with weapons and tools inspired by the film worlds you’ll explore. Discover homemade VHS footage that blurs the line between fiction and reality. Your apartment is the only place you can save the game. Find shortcuts and new paths to progress on your journey. Each world comes with its own enemies, puzzles, and unique areas to explore. A Mixed Media Game Everything in Dead Format is created just for the game. This includes the VHS footage, which is recorded and edited by Katanalevy. Each tape provides a nostalgic window into the worlds players will explore. About the Developer Chris Evry (Katanalevy) is a Scottish solo developer drawn to…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Dead Format is listed as a game with $8.49 (50% off from $16.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Full controller support, DualSense Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 9 September 2026 - 06:17:26 UTC, a tracked peak of 21, and 84% positive reviews.

Content descriptors

Violence against monsters and creatures within the VHS tape areas of the game.

Support and legal notes

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