Radiation Blue and Snail Games USA have officially unleashed Dead Party — the riotous four-player co-op successor to cult classic Dead Block — onto Steam today, October 29, perfectly timed for Halloween. Grab your friends, crank the volume, and defend the streets of Shady Hill with nothing but planks, traps, and the power of rock.
Shady Hill Needs You — The Story
It starts like any quiet Halloween night in the peaceful town of Shady Hill… until UFOs appear overhead. Moments later, the dead claw their way back from their graves — and it’s up to four unlikely heroes to defend their neighbourhood against an invasion that’s equal parts terrifying and ridiculous.
This is the spiritual follow-up to Dead Block — Radiation Blue’s beloved barricade-and-rock romp — rebuilt from the ground up with online play, more chaos, and way bigger speakers.
How to Fight an Apocalypse — Gameplay
Dead Party isn’t just about shooting — it’s about building, trapping, and rocking as one tight team:
Scavenge & Fortify
- Smash furniture and debris to gather materials
- Nail up barricades to slow the shambling advance
- Position traps — from spinning blades to electrified floors — and turn every choke point into a death trap
Rock as Your Secret Weapon
- When the horde closes in, unleash your guitar — the undead literally can’t stand the beat
- Unique character abilities turn the tide: rally allies, blast crowds, or heal the frontline
- Different zombie types demand different tactics — adapt fast or fall back
Four Ways to Play
| Mode | What It’s All About |
|---|---|
| Story Mode | Follow four distinct heroes through their own intertwining adventures |
| Arcade | Jump straight into customised mayhem — tweak rules and jump in |
| Showtime | Defend with stage gear and blast enemies with music |
| Fuel Run | Power generators to jam enemy signals across the map |
| Skull Cannon | Collect zombie skulls to shoot UFOs out of the sky |
| Horde | Hold out as long as possible — how many waves can you survive? |
Play Your Way
- Online co-op — team up with friends anywhere
- Shared/split-screen local — gather round the same couch
- Steam Deck Verified — defend Shady Hill from anywhere
- Full controller support + 9 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese
Launch Details — Grab It While It’s Hot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Out now — October 29, 2026 |
| Platforms | Steam + Epic Games Store today; consoles coming in the weeks ahead |
| Price | $19.99 / £17.75 / €20.49 |
| Launch Discount | 15% off through November 5 |
| Bundle Deal | Dead Party + West Hunt — extra 10% off the pair |
| Storage | 6 GB required |
| Reviews | Early players loving the chaotic co-op vibes |
Ready to Rock?
The streets are overrun, the UFOs are watching, and your guitars are tuned. Dead Party is more than a zombie shooter — it’s a chance to laugh, plan, improvise, and save the world together.
Grab Dead Party on Steam now — the discount won’t last forever, and Shady Hill is counting on you. Turn it up to eleven and send the undead packing!
Find out more here: Dead Party
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