The developers of The Last Spell are back to their Series about Survival
I never played Dead in Bermuda, which was then followed by Dead in Vinland, but I think they are quite popular among the community. The news today regards the series as Publisher NACON and developer Ishtar Games (The Last Spell) have officially announced Dead In Antares, the latest entry in the Dead In… series.
Set in deep space, this narrative-driven survival management game follows a crew of ten highly trained specialists on a desperate mission to save a dying Earth. However, when their ship is caught in a mysterious wormhole and crash-lands on an unknown planet, their objective shifts from saving humanity to ensuring their own survival.
Building on the core mechanics of Dead In Bermuda and Dead In Vinland, Dead In Antares introduces deeper survival systems, intricate character interactions, and a compelling sci-fi narrative. Players will need to manage vital resources like food, water, and energy while keeping the crew’s physical and mental health in check.
Relationships within the team will also play a crucial role, as friendships, rivalries, and betrayals can directly impact the group’s survival and influence which of the game’s multiple endings players will unlock. The game will feature a tactical turn-based combat, an RPG-style progression system, and modular difficulty options.
What really takes me is the stunning hand-drawn visuals and an immersive alien world to explore; Dead In Antares promises an emotional, high-stakes journey filled with tough choices and unexpected twists. The game is already available to wishlist on Steam, and the release must happen sometimes in 2025. Below is an overview, screens, and trailer.
About This Game
Dead in Antares is a turn-based survival management game with RPG elements, set on an alien planet. Lead a crew of survivors sent on a mission to save humanity. Manage their needs, strengthen their teamwork, and explore this mysterious world to find a way back home.
Earth is dying. In a desperate attempt to save it, ten highly trained specialists are sent into space as a final hope to find new resources that could save humankind. But after being swallowed by a mysterious wormhole that should not have been there, their ship crashes on an unknown and enigmatic planet located in the Antares System.
Call it fate, call it a miracle—they’re still breathing. But now, survival is their only option.
Survival is more than just staying alive—it’s about managing every aspect of your crew and technology. Food, water, exhaustion, mental health—every system is deeply interconnected. Your ship may be in ruins, but its wreckage holds vital technology to help you build a functioning camp.
Assign tasks wisely, repair and repurpose advanced equipment, optimize energy use, and make the most of every resource. Your crew’s unique skills and personalities will shape your strategy—but beware, every decision can bring you one step closer to survival… or disaster.
Dead in Antares is the ultimate evolution of the “Dead in” formula: pushing survival/management mechanics to their limits.
Antares Prime is breathtaking, yet full of danger and mystery. Beneath its hand-drawn landscapes lie dark secrets waiting to be uncovered. Was the crash just bad luck, or is there something more sinister at play?
Survival won’t be easy—hostile forces lurk in the shadows. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, where every move counts.
But you will have to venture deep into the unknown. Explore lush jungles teeming with life, scorching volcanic deserts, and eerie crystal forests hiding ancient secrets. Conduct research to understand the planet’s mysteries, gather crucial resources, and fight for your crew’s survival.
Discover the truth about Antares Prime… if you can live long enough to find it.
A planet to save. Another to explore. Are you truly alone on Antares Prime?
The story of Dead in Antares is filled with unexpected twists, and survival comes at a cost. You’ll lead a crew of 10 playable characters, each with their own past, ambitions, and secrets. It’s up to you to uncover their stories, manage their relationships, and navigate the tensions that arise in the face of adversity.
Your choices will shape friendships, rivalries, and even betrayals—ultimately determining the fate of your crew and unlocking one of multiple endings. Will you unite them… or break them apart?
- Gorgeous hand-drawn art
- A mysterious planet to explore
- Survival and resource management
- Deep narration with tough choices
- Up to 10 characters to manage, each with unique skills
- Full RPG progression system, with traits, levels, skills… The whole package!
- Tactical turn-based combat
- Modular difficulty so there’s a challenge for everyone
- 4 different endings
Dead in Antares is the third installment of the Dead in series, after Dead in Bermuda and Dead in Vinland. All three games are standalones, but fans will be happy to find common threads and lore between them!
