Wicked Seed

Wicked Seed

Released Jan 2026

A modern-day horror RPG with tactical combat and survival horror roots. Customize your loadout, manage limited resources, and exploit enemy weaknesses in tense, strategic encounters.

94% positive · 1,428 reviews
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Evaluation

Wicked Seed launched on January 23, 2026 and has received three substantial free content updates in quick succession. The first update added a Randomizer game mode on March 2, 2026. The second, "The Pit," shipped on May 1, 2026 with a 50-floor endgame dungeon, 20 new enemies, photo mode, new equipment, and seven new costumes. The third, "Daybreak," launched today — August 29, 2026 — adding a post-ending story epilogue, three new weapons, 12 new costumes, a new Chaos Randomizer mode, localization for Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese, and extensive gameplay and visual improvements. The developer (Ryan, a solo creator) noted in the Daybreak launch post that more languages will be added as demand grows, indicating a continued willingness to expand the game. At the time of The Pit's release in May, the developer closed with "Talk to you again soon with an update on what's next!" — a casual but consistent signal of ongoing commitment. Since launch, major free updates have arrived roughly every two months. The developer has not announced any specific upcoming content beyond Daybreak, but has not indicated that development is concluding either. Given the consistent release cadence and the developer's repeated pattern of announcing the next update shortly after shipping the current one, the game remains in active post-launch development.
Evidence
Daybreak update launched today, adding a post-ending story epilogue, 3 new weapons, 12 new costumes, a new Chaos Randomizer mode, localization for 4 languages, and major gameplay and visual improvements.
news post · Aug 29, 2026 source content shipped
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The Pit expansion launched as a free update with a 50-floor endgame dungeon, 20 new enemies, photo mode, new equipment, and 7 new costumes.
news post · May 1, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Publisher
Dead Right Games
Achievements
81
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Wicked Seed is a modern-day horror RPG with tactical combat and survival horror roots.

Hybrid Combat System: Combine real-time actions like dodging and parrying with strategic turn-based attacks.

Rewarding Exploration: Discover hidden paths, solve optional puzzles, and find unique items that enhance your abilities.

Customization: Over 60 unlockable costumes and a variety of weapons and accessories to tailor your play style.

Move, block, parry and dodge enemy attacks in real time as you read and learn the enemy's patterns. Master positioning to flank enemies for increased damage or disable them entirely, and exploit precision timing to land powerful counter hits against enemies mid-attack.

Venture off the beaten path to uncover hidden upgrades, side stories, and powerful gear.

Gain experience by killing monsters, solving puzzles, and uncovering new locations. Level up to grow stronger, then shape your build with weapons, armor, and accessories that match your strategy and play style.

Survive in style with over 60 unlockable costumes! All earned through exploration, challenges, and achievements.

Explore dark, foggy forests, forgotten underground tunnels, the alleys of an evacuated city, and more as you work to uncover the mystery of Ella's past and the appearance of monsters.

Tackle tougher difficulties, reshuffle the world with a built-in randomizer, and chase down what you missed in New Game Plus. In-game challenges and their rewards persist across all playthroughs, giving every run lasting impact.

  • A unique blend of action and turn-based combat with high skill expression

  • Solve puzzles and uncover hidden areas

  • Exploration rewards you with new gear, permanent stat boosts, and hidden surprises

  • Over 150 optional challenges that award points to spend on permanent unlockable content such as accessories, equipment parts, and costumes

  • Every weapon is viable and can be upgraded and customized to suit your play style

  • Over 60 unlockable costumes, from casual to classy, and everywhere in between

  • Unlock new difficulties with remixed enemies and item placement

  • Built-in randomizer for endless replayability

  • New Game Plus offers unique areas, enemies, items, costumes, and more

  • Fully playable with controller and playable on Steam Deck

Last evaluated Aug 29, 2026
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