West of Dead

About

West of Dead is a twin-stick shooter set in a twisted Wild West afterlife. You play as William Mason, a dead man navigating Purgatory’s ever-changing wastelands. The gameplay mixes fast gunplay with tactical cover-based combat as you face supernatural enemies in randomly generated maps. Each run feels distinct due to shifting environments shaped by the souls trapped there. The game stands out for its blend of chaotic action and eerie atmosphere. Players praise its difficulty and the way it leans into the lawless, unpredictable nature of its setting. With a 78% on Metacritic, it’s a title that challenges reflexes and adaptability. The procedural maps and relentless enemy waves keep things fresh, even as the grim tone and gothic western vibe linger long after you put the controller down.

Storyline

Purgatory, Wyoming, 1888. A place of gun smoke and darkness, sin and damnation, wendigos and witches. A shifting, chaotic world that takes its form from the memories, culture or beliefs of the souls who pass through. When a dead man awakens with only the memory of a figure in black, he sets into motion a chain of events that have truly mythic consequences.