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Dead On Arrival

Dead On Arrival is a gritty hybrid top-down / first-person zombie survival shooter. Build barricades, scavenge weapons, resources and hold your ground against relentless undead waves—solo or with friends.

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Jacob C
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Studio Vacant
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About the Game

Dead On Arrival is a gritty top-down / first-person zombie survival shooter where you must outlast relentless waves of the infected in a barricaded town on the brink of collapse. Scavenge weapons, build defenses, meet allies and hold your ground — or die trying.

Whether you're fending off the undead solo or with friends, survival means more than just shooting your way out. You'll need strategy, timing, and a plan… because there may be a way to escape.

Your town is overrun. Your supplies are low. And your only option is to fight your way out — or be Dead On Arrival.

Game Features:

  • 🧍 Single Player: Play solo and roam the map, build defenses, and survive waves of infected.

  • 🤝 Online Co-op Multiplayer (1–6 Players): Team up with friends to defend strongholds and survive together.

  • 🧟 Wave-Based Combat: Fight off escalating waves of zombies, special infected, and hostile NPCs like enemy raiders.

  • 🎥 Hybrid Perspective: Seamlessly switch between immersive first-person and strategic top-down views.

  • 🔫 Custom Weapon System: Find, equip, and swap between firearms, melee weapons, throwables, and healing items.

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Unique Playable Characters: Select from multiple survivors, each with a unique look and starting gear.

  • 🌗 Dynamic Day/Night Cycle: Each in-game day progresses in real time. Nighttime brings tougher enemies and new threats.

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