Better Than Dead Launches May 12

Developer MonteGallo and publisher MicroPose announced Better Than Dead will be launching on May 12, 2026, on PC via Steam.

Inspired by classic Hong Kong cinema, Better Than Dead puts players in the role of a survivor who’s done running. Armed with a pistol and a clear objective, every level is a direct, no-nonsense assault-fast, violent, and personal.

Built around immediacy and tension, the game strips away excess to focus on what matters: movement, reaction, and execution. Encounters are short, unforgiving, and decisive. Mistakes are costly. Success is earned.

Below is an overview of features for Better Than Dead via MicroPose:

Key Features

• Raw, Close-Quarters Gunplay
  Fast, responsive shooting where every encounter is decided in seconds. Precision, timing, and positioning are critical; hesitation is punished.

• Bodycam-Style Presentation
  A grounded, immersive visual approach that places players directly in the action, enhancing tension and immediacy in every fight.

• Photorealistic Hong Kong Setting
  Fight through dense urban locations inspired by classic action films: neon-lit restaurants, cramped apartments, nightclubs, back alleys, and rooftops.

• Tight, Linear Level Design
  Carefully structured levels built around momentum and escalation. No filler-just focused, high-intensity encounters from start to finish.

• Relentless Pace
  A gameplay loop designed for constant forward pressure, where players push through spaces quickly and decisively.

• Cinematic Action Influence
  Inspired by the energy and choreography of ’80s and ’90s Hong Kong action cinema, translated into gameplay-driven sequences.

• Complete Core Experience at Launch
  A fully playable main mode delivering the full arc of the experience across multiple handcrafted levels.

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