Deadline of the Dead

About

Deadline of the Dead drops you in a corporate office where the real threat isn’t your boss but the zombies clawing at the walls. You’re stuck juggling office tasks and fending off the undead as you race to complete 20 jobs. Use weapons to survive waves of the infected while managing basics like coffee breaks and bathroom trips. The tension comes from balancing productivity with self-preservation, you can’t just shoot your way out if you’re too exhausted to aim. Made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 43, the game finished 11th overall and 4th in fun from 1750 entries. It’s a tight, chaotic experience that leans into its absurd premise without overcomplicating things. Controls work with mouse and keyboard but feel more natural on a gamepad, adding to the frantic energy. The developer’s clear having fun with workplace dread themes, and it shows in the snappy execution.

Storyline

If you want to keep your job, you’ll have to stay behind and pull some serious overtime! That's a sacrifice you're willing to make for a steady paycheck, right? Balance work, coffee, bathroom breaks, and not being eaten by zombies, in this corporate action shooter. Your goal is to finish all 20 jobs (blue). This game was made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 43. It ranked 11th overall and 4th in fun out of 1750 entries. You can play with mouse and keyboard, but we recommend using a gamepad.