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By the Dead

Explore the dark, fight the un-dead forces, gather valuable resources, craft for survival, build safe shelters, and survive the night in this eerie open world survival crafting game!

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Loomeit Studios
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Loomeit Studios
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By the Dead

The air is thick, the world has fallen silent, inhabited by the humming wandering of those who should be at peace. Deep in the roots, a mysterious growing magic crushes anyone who dares to disturb the sanctity of the Dead.

As you encounter the impossible, your struggle is not just against the un-dead, but against your own disbelief. Embrace the magic and folklore required to survive.

Survival: In a world where the very air feels hostile, survival requires more than just food and weapons. You must fight the conflict between your rational mind and the unnerving folklore all around. To survive the night, you must find shelter and learn to appease the forces you might not yet believe in.

Exploration: Wander through eerie landscapes, creepy cemeteries, dark forests, cursed churches and decaying houses. Discover the secrets of a world that has forgotten the living and embraced the Dead.

Building: Find refuge in abandoned houses and improvised shelters or fortify your surroundings to protect yourself from the wandering horrors and the supernatural forces that linger in the dark.

Scavenging & Crafting: Search through grim and forgotten places for essentials. Use your wits to craft tools and resources to keep the restless Dead away.

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