Deadnaut
Released Dec 2014
Deadnaut is Screwfly Studios' second game and follow up to cult hit, Zafehouse: Diaries. Deadnauts, so named because they’re unlikely to return, must explore, investigate and fight their way through the derelict ships of dead civilisations. Every mission is unique and no two locations are the same.
64% positive · 159 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Deadnaut launched on December 8, 2014 as a complete, standalone strategy game from Screwfly Studios. Following launch, the studio shipped two feature updates: v1.2.0 on December 11, 2014 (adding new equipment and bug fixes) and v1.3.0 on November 5, 2015 (adding unlockable campaigns, difficulty settings, and new achievements). No further updates to the base game have been posted since November 2015. The studio moved on to other projects — Fear Equation was announced in August 2015, Zafehouse Diaries 2 launched in June 2017, and Deadnaut: Signal Lost (a standalone game set in the same universe) launched in March 2023. None of these represent additional content for the original Deadnaut. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content for the base game, and no developer statements suggesting further updates are planned. The game has been complete since the v1.3.0 update in November 2015.
Evidence
v1.3.0 update released, adding unlockable campaigns, difficulty settings, and new achievements. This is the last update posted for the base game.
v1.2.0 update released shortly after launch, adding new equipment and bug fixes.
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Developer
Publisher
Screwfly Studios
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Deadnaut is Screwfly Studios' second game and follow up to cult hit, Zafehouse: Diaries.
Deadnauts, so named because they’re unlikely to return, must explore, investigate and fight their way through the derelict ships of dead civilisations. Every mission is unique and no two locations are the same. Each ship contains mysterious enemies and hostile security systems. Manage your Deadnauts' skills, talents, relationships and flaws - and you might get them out alive.
There are many ways to play Deadnaut. You can focus on combat and offense with a heavily-armed crew, or go quietly with sensors, cloaks and shields. Use randomly generated Deadnauts, or fine-tune your crew with the character generator. It’s your call.
Deadnaut is a challenging game. Not all strategies will work all the time. Instead, you'll need to equip your squad with the right tools, maximise your Deadnauts' respective talents, and adjust your approach when things go wrong.
Deadnauts, so named because they’re unlikely to return, must explore, investigate and fight their way through the derelict ships of dead civilisations. Every mission is unique and no two locations are the same. Each ship contains mysterious enemies and hostile security systems. Manage your Deadnauts' skills, talents, relationships and flaws - and you might get them out alive.
Features
- Squad-based tactics: Control five complex characters as they explore, investigate and fight their way through each mission
- Character generation: Create back stories for your team, mould their relationships and equip them well
- Every game is unique: Dynamically-generated missions and campaigns ensure no two mysteries are the same
- Flexible and complex: Adapt to your situation with an arsenal of weapons and shields, or use stealth, hacking and sensors to move unnoticed
- Out of control: Deadnauts have their own fears, motivations and dispositions. Stay in charge, keep in contact, don’t let them out of your sight
There are many ways to play Deadnaut. You can focus on combat and offense with a heavily-armed crew, or go quietly with sensors, cloaks and shields. Use randomly generated Deadnauts, or fine-tune your crew with the character generator. It’s your call.
Deadnaut is a challenging game. Not all strategies will work all the time. Instead, you'll need to equip your squad with the right tools, maximise your Deadnauts' respective talents, and adjust your approach when things go wrong.
About Screwfly Studios
We're a two-man developer based in Australia, dedicated to creating deep, innovative strategy games for PC. Deadnaut is the follow-up to Screwfly's debut title, Zafehouse: Diaries, which is also available on Steam.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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