Released Oct 22, 2026 Early Access $19.12 · −15% Mostly Negative Counts toward your Steam games

THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival

By MAY19 STUDIO

Open World Survival Exploration Zombies Third-Person Shooter Building Action Sandbox SimulationMultiplayerPvEImmersive Sim

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THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is a game tagged Open World, Survival and Exploration by MAY19 STUDIO, released Oct 22, 2026. It has 528 Steam reviews (Mostly Negative). The Steam games most like it include By the Dead, State of Decay and Rules of Nature.

Explore a dangerous open world, loot abandoned places, build your shelter, produce food, and manage your resources. Survive alone or in co-op against zombies, hostile humans, and the growing dangers that come with the fog.

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By the Dead 80% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
State of Decay 80% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
Rules of Nature 80% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
Dead’s dawn 79% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
Walkers 78% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
HORDE Survival 78% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
Infected Zone Survival 77% match · Open World, Survival, Zombies
Days of the Dead 77% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
OUTNUMBERED 76% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration
The Old Forge 76% match · Open World, Survival, Exploration

Steam data

Everything Steam lists for THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival · record updated 6 hours ago

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Overview

App ID4890760

Release dateOct 22, 2026

Last change number40267610

Last record update6 hours ago

App type: Game
Developer: MAY19 STUDIO
Publisher: MAY19 STUDIO
Steam profile: Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked 1 day ago
Technologies: Unreal Engine detected

Windows 64-bit

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline co-opFamily Sharing

Prices

Price · US$19.12

On sale41 of 41regions right now

Lowest seen · US$19.12Oct 23, 2026

Checked4 hours agoin 41 regions

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Patches

Oct 25, 2026 Hotfix 0.1.2 – Gameplay Improvements & Language & Bug Fixes
Hello everyone!We've released another hotfix based on your feedback! This update includes gameplay improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes to improve your overall experience.Gameplay ImprovementsShortened the looting animation for veh…
Oct 25, 2026 Hotfix 0.1.2 – Gameplay Improvements & Language & Bug Fixes
Hello everyone!We've released another hotfix based on your feedback! This update includes gameplay improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes to improve your overall experience.Gameplay ImprovementsShortened the looting animation for veh…
Oct 24, 2026 Hotfix 0.1.1 – Gameplay Improvements & Bug Fixes
Hello everyone!Our first patch is live! We've listened to your feedback and made several improvements to gameplay, balance, and overall experience. Here’s what’s changed: World & EnvironmentExtended daytime and shortened nighttime.Brighten…
Oct 24, 2026 Hotfix 0.1.1 – Gameplay Improvements & Bug Fixes
Hello everyone!Our first patch is live! We've listened to your feedback and made several improvements to gameplay, balance, and overall experience. Here’s what’s changed: World & EnvironmentExtended daytime and shortened nighttime.Brighten…

Build	Branch	Updated
26224129	public	Oct 26, 2026
26191098	public	Oct 25, 2026
26179087	public	Oct 24, 2026

Depots

ID	Name	Systems	Size	Download	Manifest
228989	— shared from 228980	Windows	—	—	—
228990	— shared from 228980	Windows	—	—	—
4890761	—	All	17.09 GB	13.05 GB	3109764477023564018

Branch	Build	Updated	Access
public	26224129	Oct 26, 2026	Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/THE DEAD WE KNEW

Executable	Arguments	Systems	Description
Windows\THEDEADWEKNEW\Binaries\Win64\THEDEADWEKNEW-Win64-Shipping.exe		All

Update history

Oct 26, 2026 · 20:42 #40267610
- depots.4890761.manifests.public.download ~~14016616128~~ → 14015858368
- depots.4890761.manifests.public.gid ~~1859214796343863383~~ → 3109764477023564018
- depots.4890761.manifests.public.size ~~18354132781~~ → 18352805044
- depots.branches.public.buildid ~~26191098~~ → 26224129
- depots.branches.public.timebuildupdated ~~1792891607~~ → 1793037473
- depots.branches.public.timeupdated ~~1792891714~~ → 1793038404
Oct 25, 2026 · 17:21 #40227927
- depots.4890761.manifests.public.download ~~14016462000~~ → 14016616128
- depots.4890761.manifests.public.gid ~~867148903607500549~~ → 1859214796343863383
- depots.4890761.manifests.public.size ~~18355170561~~ → 18354132781
- depots.branches.public.buildid ~~26179087~~ → 26191098
- depots.branches.public.timebuildupdated ~~1792828920~~ → 1792891607
- depots.branches.public.timeupdated ~~1792829305~~ → 1792891714

News

Oct 22, 2026 · Community Announcements THE DEAD WE KNEW IS OUT NOW!
The wait is over, survivors! ❤️THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is now available on Steam!Explore a post-apocalyptic world, scavenge for supplies, craft, build, and fight to survive. Face the da…
Oct 22, 2026 · Community Announcements HOURS LEFT. ARE YOU READY?
First of all, we want to apologize for not being here to respond to your discussions and questions sooner.Over the past months, we’ve been fully focused on developing the game and doing everything we…
Oct 13, 2026 · Community Announcements THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER, SURVIVORS!
After countless hours of hard work, dedication, and passion, THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival is coming to Steam on October 22!Explore the world, gather the resources you need to survive, craft …
Oct 9, 2026 · Community Announcements 250,000+ WISHLISTS - Thank You!
THE DEAD WE KNEW: OPEN WORLD SURVIVAL has surpassed 250,000 wishlists!We’re incredibly grateful to share this milestone with you. Every wishlist, every share, and every bit of support brings us one s…

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THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival

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Asia-Pacific 15

Middle East & Africa 7

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