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Necrosis: Dawn of Dread is a full-length co-op survival horror experience inspired by the golden age of zombies. 15+ hours of missions, vehicles, puzzles, with many playable survivors await across a world consumed by the dead. No microtransactions, no shortcuts: just pure survival.

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About Necrosis: Dawn of Dread

INTENSE SURVIVAL HORROR COMBAT

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CHOOSE YOUR ROLE

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TACTICAL SQUAD BASED CO-OP

Necrosis: Dawn of Dread is a co-op survival horror game built around tension, teamwork, and limited resources, inspired by classic survival horror design from the late 90s and early 2000s. Every encounter requires positioning, coordination, and careful use of ammo and abilities.

Survival depends on how well your team works together. Each character has unique strengths and weaknesses and you will have to cover each others weaknesses to succeed.

DELIBERATE, TACTICAL GAMEPLAY

Weighty movement designed for survival horror
Limited ammo forces meaningful decisions
Enemies are dangerous and punishing

SYSTEM-DRIVEN COMBAT

Stun enemies to create opportunities
Execute weakened zombies to conserve resources
Combine abilities with teammates for maximum effect

REPLAYABLE MISSIONS

Large, multi-step levels
Randomized encounters and item locations
Multiple routes and strategies

BUILT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT

Tension
Strategy
Teamwork

WHO THIS GAME IS FOR

You’ll enjoy Necrosis if you like:

Methodical gameplay
Working closely with teammates
Managing limited resources under pressure MAJOR UPDATE – FREE DLC AVAILABLE NOW
New Mission (Oil Rig)
New Asymmetric Mission (Sewer)
New Defense Mode (Last Stand)
2 New Playable Characters

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SEWER – ASYMMETRIC MISSION

One player becomes mission control, guiding the team through a dangerous underground system.

Monitor teammates through security cameras
Trigger traps and control doors
Prevent deadly mistakes in real time

LAST STAND – DEFENSE MODE

Hold your ground against escalating waves of enemies.

Secure supply trucks to earn resources
Spend on weapons, ammo, and NPC reinforcements
Adapt your strategy as the pressure builds

PLAY YOUR ROLE

Choose from multiple characters, each built for a different playstyle:

Combat – High damage and frontline power
Scout – Mobility, utility, and exploration
Medic – Support your team and keep everyone alive

Build your team and work together to survive.

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CORE FEATURES

Co-op survival horror for up to 4 players
Large, replayable levels with randomized elements
Resource management – every bullet matters
Puzzle-solving under pressure
Unique character abilities and team synergy
No microtransactions or DRM

CAN YOU MAKE IT OUT ALIVE?

Every run is different. Every decision matters. Not everyone makes it out.

WHAT IS NECROSIS: DAWN OF DREAD?

A tense, brutal first-person co-op survival horror experience inspired by classic 90s-era design.

Team up with up to four players to scavenge supplies, survive relentless encounters, and solve puzzles across 17 unique missions overrun by the undead.

Every mission is a desperate fight for survival built around interdependence, inventory management, and careful pacing.

KEY FEATURES

Terrifying Co-op Survival Horror

Large, unpredictable environments filled with relentless enemies, limited resources, and constant pressure.

Tactical FPS Combat

Manage ammo carefully and choose your shots wisely. Reckless play will get you killed.

This is not an arcade shooter. Every bullet matters.

Engaging Puzzles

Solve layered, interactive puzzles that challenge observation and deduction under pressure.

12 Survivors + Many Unlockable Characters

Each character has a unique role, ability, and weapon.

Melee finishers, stuns, healing, buffs, debuffs
Distinct loadouts and playstyles
Hidden unlockable characters with new strategies

Large Replayable Levels

15 environments inspired by survival horror classics, each designed for multiple runs with new outcomes.

Randomized Encounters

Enemy placement, items, and some puzzles change every session. No two runs are the same.

Built for Replayability

Drop in for a quick run or survive a full session with your squad.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Automatcher queue with VOIP and text chat
Single-player mode with AI teammates
Multiple difficulty settings
Achievements, unlockables, and leaderboards
Ongoing free content updates

NO DRM. NO MICROTRANSACTIONS. NO NONSENSE.

Just buy the game and play.

BUILT FOR SURVIVAL HORROR FANS

Developed independently with a focus on player-first design.

No corporate interference. No shortcuts. Just uncompromising co-op survival horror.

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