Dead Sector

Dead Sector

Released Apr 2026

A cyberpunk roguelike arcade shooter. Hack through hostile cyberspace across three escalating sectors, pick hacking programs from a randomised loadout, and blast through ICE before the trace meter catches you.

100% positive · 3 reviews
Pending
Released · Awaiting evaluation
Pending
Released · Awaiting evaluation

Where to buy

Steam $4.99
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search
Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Exeter Game Studios
Achievements
21
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

JACK IN

You are a runner loose in hostile cyberspace. Black ICE is closing from every direction. Your trace meter is climbing. The only way out is through.

Dead Sector is a cyberpunk roguelike arcade shooter rendered in a 1980's vector aesthetic. Navigate branching node maps across three hostile sectors, each faster and more dangerous than the last.

HOW IT WORKS

At the end of each node, choose your hacking programs from a randomised pool. STEALTH to halt the trace meter cold. EMP to freeze every ICE on screen. BREACH for a piercing beam, wall to wall. GRAV WELL to pull them all into one place. Pick three active programs from fifteen - choose carefully.

Work your way through the node map. Fight through combat arenas, hit random events, and hunt down the sector boss. Survive the Manticore in SECTOR ALPHA. Push deeper into the DEEP NET and face the Archon. Reach THE CORE and destroy the Vortex - if you make it that far.

FEATURES

  • Roguelike node maps - Branching paths through 3 escalating cyberspace sectors, each with its own difficulty, boss, and visual colour theme

  • 15 hacking programs - Randomised loadouts mean no two runs play the same

  • Passive mod drafting - Pick upgrade cards between fights to build synergistic builds across the run

  • Trace meter - A persistent threat counter that ticks up through every combat; let it fill and you'll hit maximum ICE activity

  • 5 ship hulls - Unlock Ghost Runner, Signal Knife, Strike Frame, Iron Coffin, and Ghost Wire, each with completely different stats and built-in mechanics. Earn golden status on each

  • Meta-progression shop - Spend credits earned across runs on permanent upgrades that carry into every future attempt

  • Endless mode - Survive infinite escalating waves and post your score to the global leaderboard

STEAM

22 achievements · Steam Cloud saves · Global leaderboards (Normal + Endless runs) · Full controller support

No evaluation yet
Ask us to evaluate this game's completeness Report illegal or harmful content