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Deadtime Defenders

Complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, upgrade your gear, and level up as you fight back against invading monsters in this side-scrolling looter shooter RPG.

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Developer
Arcane Embers
Publisher
Arcane Embers
Release
May 8, 2025
1 year and 86 days ago
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Very Positive57 reviews80.7%

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About the Game

Deadtime Defenders is an action-packed looter shooter with RPG elements. A mysterious portal has unleashed chaos from alternate dimensions - and you're humanity's last line of defence. Go on missions looking for epic loot and eliminating enemies before heading back to HQ to rearm, debrief, and prepare for the next run!

Single Player Story

  • A single-player story mode where you play as an elite soldier exploring alternate dimensions and taking down mini-bosses and their minions.

  • With the help of General Shellshock and his band of daring Defenders, you’ll battle your way through enemy hordes to unravel the mysterious event known as the Deadtime.

Shoot and Loot

  • Loads of randomly-generated loot, each with their own unique stats and abilities.

  • Explore different game modes to keep the mission going like Assault, Defend, Rescue, Blitz, and Void Runs.

Customize

  • Customize your character to create your ultimate Defender.

  • Unlock character perks that enhance your unique play-style.

  • Personalize your favorite weapons with mods and unique paint jobs.

Modify

  • Re-roll items to achieve the perfect blend of stats to help take down challenging monsters.

  • Collect materials and craft items that can tip the scales and give you an advantage.

End Game

  • Unlock the End-Game and earn bounties packed with bonus XP while you hunt for the rarest loot.

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