Better Than Dead

Better Than Dead launched into Early Access on May 12, 2026 as a solo-developed, bodycam-style FPS set in 1990s Hong Kong. The developer, MONTE GALLO, has been consistently active since launch, shipping a steady stream of updates. Two major content updates have landed since release: Update 0.20 (June 11, 2026), which introduced the Training Range, bullet penetration, and aiming improvements, and Update 0.30 (July 15, 2026), which added a full Level Select system, a brand-new mission, and a rework of an existing level. The developer described the Level Select as bringing the game "closer to the structure I want it to have when finished" and noted it "opens the way for future additions connected to ranks, records, and other unlocks." The most recent developer communication, a dev log posted on August 6, 2026, confirms that new missions for the main campaign are actively in development — early drafts already exist based on player feedback, though they are "still too early to show." The developer is also refining the aiming system through a preview build and continuing to polish existing content. This is a solo-developed Early Access title with a publisher (MicroProse, announced August 2025), active community engagement via Discord, and a clear developer intent to expand the mission count and further develop core systems before reaching a final release. No 1.0 target date has been announced.