DRUDGE

DRUDGE

Early access since Jan 2026

You are a slave. A collar with three lights hangs around your neck: each one fades and shocks you for mistakes or disobedience. Your life is quotas: sorting waste, growing food, and expeditions into lower levels with zombies. Earn, unlock passages, buy gear, and seek a path to freedom.

95% positive · 154 reviews
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In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
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In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development

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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation

DRUDGE entered Steam Early Access on January 15, 2026 and has maintained a very active update cadence ever since. Since the previous evaluation on June 16, 2026, the developer has shipped two additional updates: #0.11.0 on July 20, 2026 (adding new zombie types including a Female Runner and a Brute, new weapons like throwing knives and a pipe, a new mission type, additional level layouts, and numerous improvements) and #0.12.0 on July 28, 2026 (adding a slot machine, a new female zombie voice, and an improved camera system). The July 28 post also signals what's next: the developer stated that the following update will focus on a new location, confirming continued active development. Across the full post-launch period — January 15 to July 28, 2026 — the developer has posted at least 22 updates, with major content drops arriving roughly every few weeks. The game's version numbering (currently 0.12.x) and the ongoing stream of new content make clear this is still well into its Early Access development phase, with a 1.0 release not on the near horizon. The only DLC listed is a cosmetic Supporter Pack released June 16, 2026, which does not affect the game's content trajectory.
Evidence
Update #0.12.0 shipped, adding a slot machine, female zombie voice, and an improved camera shake system. Developer noted the next update will focus on a new in-game location.
news post · Jul 28, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Update #0.11.0 shipped with two new zombie types (Female Runner and Brute), new weapons (throwing knives, pipe, construction helmet), a new Delivery mission type, multiple new level layouts, and numerous gameplay improvements.
news post · Jul 20, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jun 2026

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Writegg
Achievements
86
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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