If you’re the type of gamer who skips the trash mobs and heads straight for the big health bars at the end of the level, independent developer Brian O’Keefe has just delivered exactly what you’ve been looking for.

FAR FROM DEAD, the high-octane run ’n gun boss rush that has been building buzz in the indie scene, is officially available for purchase on Steam.

The Premise: One Man, Seven Nightmares

In FAR FROM DEAD, you step into the boots of a mysterious young man with a singular goal: get off a decaying, hostile planet by any means necessary. Standing between you and your ticket to deep space are seven massive bosses, ranging from the supernatural to the extraterrestrial.

There are no long corridors of mindless grunts here. The game is a “bite-sized” experience focused entirely on the art of the duel. Each of the seven encounters is handcrafted with multiple phases, evolving attack patterns, and unique gimmicks that will test your reflexes to their limit.

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Gameplay: Twitchy, Tight, and Tough

Inspired by 2D run ’n gun classics (think Cuphead meets Contra), the gameplay is built around a “move-or-die” philosophy.

• The Arsenal: You’re armed with a rapid-fire handgun. It’s simple, effective, and requires you to keep the pressure on while dodging chaos.
• The Dash: Your primary survival tool. It offers generous invincibility frames (i-frames) allowing you to phase through projectiles, but timing is everything.
• Verticality: Wall jumping is essential for navigating the screen and finding breathing room when the floor becomes a death trap.

“FAR FROM DEAD is designed to be challenging. Expect to fail. A lot. But every death is a lesson in pattern recognition.” — Brian O’Keefe, Developer

Accessibility for All

While the game leans into its “tough but fair” roots—with a standard playthrough estimated at 2-4 hours—O’Keefe hasn’t left casual fans in the dust. The game features a robust Assist Mode that allows you to tweak specific parameters:

• Adjust boss health.
• Shorten dash recovery times.
• Extend your invincibility windows.

Best of all? Using these assists doesn’t lock you out of achievements, making it a perfect entry point for those who want the spectacle without the “break-your-keyboard” frustration.

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Launch Details

• Platform: PC and Mac (Steam)
• Price: $7.99 / £6.69 (Look out for a 10% launch discount during the first week!)
• Try Before You Buy: A free demo is available on Steam, covering the first act and two boss fights. Progress from the demo carries over to the full game.

Whether you’re looking for a new speedrun challenge or just want to spend a weekend mastering some of the most creative pixel-art boss fights of 2026, FAR FROM DEAD is well worth the ticket price.

Find out more here – https://s.team/a/1042320

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