The Dead We Knew Steam: Release Date and Platform Details

The Dead We Knew is listed on Steam as THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival, app ID 4890760. As of 2026-10-15, the official Steam page says the game is not yet available and has a planned October 22, 2026 release in Early Access.

You can add it to your Steam wishlist from the store page to receive a notification when it unlocks. The Steam Community hub is also the main place to look for announcements, discussions, and player feedback.

What is planned for the Steam version?

The Steam listing describes a post-apocalyptic survival game with:

• Open-world exploration
• Zombie and hostile-human enemies
• Resource gathering and looting
• Crafting
• Shelter construction and defense
• Hunger, thirst, and energy management
• Hunting, farming, cooking, and food production
• Dynamic day-and-night and weather systems
• Swimming and boats
• Single-player and online co-op

The game is planned as an Early Access release, so its content and performance may change as development continues. The developer says future work may include vehicles, fishing, additional locations, more weapons, optimization, and gameplay improvements.

Co-op and survival features

A community gameplay overview from XGW Gaming on YouTube describes online co-op for up to four players. Treat that player-reported limit as an overview of the demonstrated or discussed version rather than a guarantee for every future build.

The survival loop centers on leaving a shelter to search abandoned areas, weighing the value of additional supplies against the danger of staying outside too long, and returning to maintain food and other resources. Dense fog is presented as a significant hazard because it reduces visibility and may make zombies more aggressive.

Steam system requirements

The official Steam page lists these requirements:

Minimum

• 64-bit processor and operating system
• Windows 10
• 12 GB RAM
• NVIDIA GTX 1070 or equivalent graphics card
• DirectX 11
• 20 GB available storage

Recommended

• 64-bit processor and operating system
• Windows 11
• 24 GB RAM
• NVIDIA RTX 2080 or equivalent graphics card
• DirectX 11
• 20 GB available storage

These are listed requirements, not a guarantee of a particular frame rate. Because the game is planned for Early Access, optimization and performance may change between builds.

Steam Deck status

The official Steam page marks Steam Deck Compatibility as Unknown. It does not provide a confirmed Deck rating or a tested control layout. If you try the game on a Deck after release, check recent community reports and be prepared for compatibility or performance changes during Early Access.

Release-date note

A community video mentions an earlier September 17, 2026 PC release estimate, but the official Steam page lists October 22, 2026 as the planned release date as of 2026-10-15. Use the Steam listing and developer announcements for the most relevant date.