Better Than Dead — Is It Worth Playing?

A brutal bodycam revenge FPS set in Hong Kong.

May 12, 2026Shooterby MONTE GALLO$13.49
Quick verdict Better Than Dead holds 71% positive across 1,108 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

About Better Than Dead

A brutal FPS. One girl. One gun. One recording. They broke into her life. They filmed her. They destroyed her. Now she's back - and she's filming them. Better Than Dead is a brutal first-person shooter set in the depths of photorealistic Hong Kong. You play as a survivor who’s done running. She’s got a pistol, a bodycam, and a kill list. Every level is a raid. And every raid has a rhythm. You'll die. You'll learn. You'll come back faster - until every run feels like the revenge scene it was meant to be. Key Features Bodycam revenge shooter – Film every step. Every shot. Every death. No mercy. Learn, adapt, dominate - Each room has a rhythm. Die, read the layout, and come back harder. Every run is faster than the last. Photorealistic Hong Kong – Fight your way through iconic action-movie settings: neon-lit restaurants, seedy nightclubs, back alleys, rooftop dens. Raw, aggressive gunplay - Slide into bullet time. Move fast. Hit harder. Cinematic action style – Inspired by classic Hong Kong action films from the ’80s and ’90s.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
31
Steam reviews
71% · 1,108
Genre
Shooter
Developer
MONTE GALLO
Release
May 12, 2026
Price
$13.49

Should You Play Better Than Dead?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

A brutal FPS. One girl. One gun. One recording. They broke into her life. They filmed her. They destroyed her. Now she's back - and she's filming them. Better Than Dead is a brutal first-person shooter set in the depths of photorealistic Hong Kong. You play as a survivor who’s done running. She’s got a pistol, a bodycam, and a kill list. Every level is a raid. And every raid has a rhythm. You'll die. You'll learn. You'll come back faster - until every run feels like the revenge scene it was meant to be. Key Features Bodycam reven…

Better Than Dead is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 590 (8 GB) · Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6800 · Storage: 20 GB available space

Better Than Dead — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Better Than Dead release?
Better Than Dead released on May 12, 2026 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Better Than Dead?
Better Than Dead is a Shooter game. A brutal bodycam revenge FPS set in Hong Kong.
Is Better Than Dead multiplayer or co-op?
No — Better Than Dead is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Better Than Dead on Steam Deck or consoles?
Better Than Dead runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Better Than Dead cost?
Better Than Dead is priced at $13.49 on Steam.
What are Better Than Dead's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Better Than Dead worth playing in 2026?
Mostly yes — 71% of Better Than Dead's 1,108 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
Who made Better Than Dead?
Better Than Dead is developed by MONTE GALLO and published by MicroProse Software.
What games is Better Than Dead similar to?
Better Than Dead sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is Better Than Dead on?
Better Than Dead is available on Windows.

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