Attention, tactical RPG fans and sky-faring pirates! After three long years of passionate development, indie developer Klukva Games (alongside publisher Spaghetti Cat) has officially launched their highly anticipated tactical roguelite, Dead Weight, on Steam!

The game officially set sail on July 16th, 2026, at 18:00 CEST for $12.99 (with a special limited-time launch discount!).

If you love the tight, cerebral positioning of Into the Breach and the deep character customisation of Final Fantasy Tactics, this is one indie gem you cannot afford to miss.

What is Dead Weight?

Dead Weight is a gorgeous, pixel-art tactical roguelite set in a fractured, Lovecraftian steampunk world. You take on the role of a sky pirate, commanding a flying airship to explore uncharted floating islands, hunt for valuable loot, and face off against rising, terrifying Ancient Gods.

The game has been highly anticipated by the indie community, securing a spot in Steam’s top 400 most-wishlisted upcoming games with over 150,000 wishlists ahead of launch. Early Steam reviews are already sitting at a stellar “Very Positive” rating!

Key Features That Make Every Run Unique:

• Brain-Teasing Grid Combat: Much like Into the Breach, the battlefields in Dead Weight are tiny. This means every single step and positioning decision matters. You’ll need to use the environment to your advantage, pushing enemies off ledges, triggering hazards, and tricking monsters into attacking one another.
• Choose Your Pirate: Play as one of four unique playable sky pirates, each with distinct skills and playstyles.
• Deep Build Variety: With dozens of weapons, armour pieces, and a massive skill tree, you can craft highly customised character builds and upgrade your flying pirate ship to tackle whatever the heavens throw at you.
• A Fractured World to Explore: Sail across three diverse regions, visiting dangerous floating islands while fighting off rival pirates, robots, goblins, and massive eldritch horrors.

The Verdict

For just $12.99, Dead Weight offers a mechanically rich, highly replayable, and visually striking strategy experience. Its blend of high-stakes roguelite loops, gorgeous pixel art, and intense tactical combat makes it the perfect next addition to your Steam library.

Are you ready to defy the Ancient Gods and claim the skies?

Head over to the Steam Page and grab Dead Weight today!

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