In Neither Dead or Alive, you awaken as a skeleton brought back to life by a young, overzealous necromancer. But something went wrong—you retained your will, your mind, and your burning desire for freedom. Trapped within the ominous castle of your creator, your journey to escape begins.
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’ve decided to release the game in Early Access to gather feedback from players and hear their opinions about the current version, as well as the overall idea and setting of the game.

Early Access allows us to:

Collect feedback on game mechanics and the storyline.
Understand what players find most important and make the necessary adjustments.
Involve the community in shaping the final version of the game.
We aim to incorporate your suggestions to ensure the final version meets players' expectations.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to keep the game in Early Access until March. During this time, we’ll focus on:

Adding new scenes and a new character.
Developing mechanics for time management and relationships with characters.
Rewriting some dialogue to reflect the new features.
Fixing bugs and polishing the game.
We’ll keep players updated on development progress and are ready to adjust our plans based on feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add:
4 new scenes that expand the story.
Time mechanics and the ability to build relationships with characters.
A new character, adding depth to the gameplay.
Partially rewritten dialogue to align with the new mechanics and storylines.
These additions will make the gameplay deeper and more engaging.
All of this will be based on feedback from the players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At this stage, the game includes:

One scene that gives players a general idea of the story and atmosphere.
One ending that reveals a portion of the narrative.
This Early Access version is primarily designed to introduce players to the idea and setting of the game and showcase its potential.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game will be free to play during Early Access to help us gather valuable feedback and build a community. After Early Access, we plan to introduce a modest price, similar to the cost of a cup of coffee, to reflect the final content and features while keeping the game accessible to everyone.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to involve the community by gathering feedback and ideas primarily through discussions in Reddit topics and groups, as well as the Steam community forums. Regular updates will also be posted to keep everyone informed about our progress and plans.
We'll use player feedback to refine mechanics, dialogue, and other elements of the game. Community opinion are incredibly important to us, and we appreciate every suggestion, critique, or bug report you share!”
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About This Game

Neither Dead or Alive

Will You Break Free or Succumb to Darkness?

In Neither Dead or Alive, you awaken as a skeleton brought back to life by a young, overzealous necromancer. But something went wrong—you retained your will, your mind, and your burning desire for freedom. Trapped within the ominous castle of your creator, your journey to escape begins.

Along the way, you’ll encounter cryptic puzzles, treacherous traps, and a cast of otherworldly characters. Some, like mischievous demon, may aid your quest—or try to steal your soul. Others might tempt you with the ultimate choice: give up and embrace the dark power of the necromancer. Will you forge your own path to freedom, or let the castle claim you forever?

Key Features:

A Unique Undead Perspective: Play as a skeleton with free will, fighting to break free from a necromancer’s control.

Interactive Puzzles and Riddles Solving: Solve devious puzzles scattered throughout the castle to uncover hidden paths and secrets.

Morally Gray Choices: Will you resist the necromancer's pull, strike a deal with the demons, or surrender to the darkness?

Memorable Characters: Interact with a cast of quirky and sinister characters, each with their own agendas.

Why Play?

Neither Dead or Alive is a darkly charming mix of puzzle-solving, storytelling, humor, and moral dilemmas. With a hauntingly atmospheric setting, unique undead protagonist, and a story where every choice matters, this is a game for players who crave more than just another escape adventure.

Your Fate Awaits

Will you defy the necromancer, outwit the demon, and break free? Or will you succumb to the shadows within the castle walls? The choice is yours in Neither Dead or Alive.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI is used only to generate novel images(backgrounds)

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
    • Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX 11
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: 10.10+
    • Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible (Apple silicon supported through Rosetta 2)
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04+
    • Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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