DEADBOLT
Released Mar 2016
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.
95% positive · 5,629 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
DEADBOLT launched on March 14, 2016 as a complete, self-contained stealth-action game. It has never followed a DLC or expansion content model — there are no paid add-ons listed on the store, and the developer (Hopoo Games) has not announced any future content for the game.
The most recent developer communication, a 10th Anniversary Community Highlight posted on March 18, 2026, explicitly addresses the question of future content. The post celebrates the game's decade-long legacy, highlights community creations, and even jokes about "DEADBOLT 2 conspiracy boards" — but it makes no announcements of new content from Hopoo Games themselves. This mirrors the tone of an earlier community post from February 15, 2023, which stated directly: "there aren't any plans or teasers for future DEADBOLT content from Hopoo Games themselves."
The March 2026 post also notes that Hopoo Games has since moved on to work on Deadlock, further confirming the studio's focus has shifted away from DEADBOLT. The same update window included a substantial bug-fix patch (v1.0.3, March 18, 2026), which addressed longstanding issues across bugs, map fixes, and gameplay tweaks — but this is maintenance work, not new content development.
DEADBOLT launched as a finished product and has remained so. The developer has been transparent that no new content is planned, and the studio has moved on to other projects. The game is complete.
Evidence
10th Anniversary post celebrates the community but makes no content announcements. Explicitly notes Hopoo Games has departed to work on Deadlock, and the playful 'DEADBOLT 2 conspiracy board' framing implies no sequel or new content is forthcoming from the developer.
Community Catch-Up post explicitly states: 'there aren't any plans or teasers for future DEADBOLT content from Hopoo Games themselves.'
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Hopoo Games
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising. Play and complete missions given to you by the mysterious fireplace as you become the avatar of death. While the reaper has an impressive arsenal and skillset to kill the undead, he has one flaw - he dies in one shot... leaving you with no room for error.
• Unlock and obtain over 30 weapons, ranging from a reaper's scythe to an automatic grenade launcher
• Fight over 35 enemy types, from zombies to vampires to bosses and more
• Choose your playstyle: quiet assassin, loud one-man army, or anything in between
• Gib them all! DEADBOLT's dynamic gore system guarantees that all evisceration leads to satisfaction
• Choose your own way to complete a mission - no mission has to be completed in one way
• Accomplish a variety of objectives, like assassinating gang leaders and investigating mysteries
• Multi-genre soundtrack created by the talented Chris Christodoulou of the Risk of Rain OST
• Create and play custom maps with the DEADBOLT Map Editor (Windows only)
Key Features:
• Complete over 25 extremely challenging missions• Unlock and obtain over 30 weapons, ranging from a reaper's scythe to an automatic grenade launcher
• Fight over 35 enemy types, from zombies to vampires to bosses and more
• Choose your playstyle: quiet assassin, loud one-man army, or anything in between
• Gib them all! DEADBOLT's dynamic gore system guarantees that all evisceration leads to satisfaction
• Choose your own way to complete a mission - no mission has to be completed in one way
• Accomplish a variety of objectives, like assassinating gang leaders and investigating mysteries
• Multi-genre soundtrack created by the talented Chris Christodoulou of the Risk of Rain OST
• Create and play custom maps with the DEADBOLT Map Editor (Windows only)
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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