A Borderlines-like shooter with interdimensional monsters and RPG elements, Deadtime Defenders, is currently free, 100% free to keep for Windows in a limited-time Epic Games’ giveaway offer! Grab it while you can — the game normally sells for US$7.99!
Deadtime Defenders is an indie action shooter with RPG elements where you play as an elite soldier on a mission to explore alternate realities and take down monsters of all kinds — including demons and the undead. It was developed by Arcane Embers and launched in early access on February 18, 2020.
With its stylized visuals, loot-driven gameplay, and fast-paced gunfights, Deadtime Defenders channels the spirit of Borderlands — especially with its unique weapon stats, perk-based progression, and wave-based enemy encounters.
Published by Arcane Embers and available for Windows, Deadtime Defenders has dozens of positive reviews on Steam as of this writing.
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Gameplay
Dead Time Defenders is a side-scrolling shooter with loot elements (referred to as a looter shooter by its devs) and RPG mechanics, where the player takes on the role of a soldier-in-training amidst a time crisis. The story unfolds in a secret military base where time travel experiments have gone awry, opening portals through which hostile creatures began invading the present. To prevent this threat, your mission is to go full wacko Ranger mode and leap into the portals to smash these monstrosities.
The game starts with a tutorial set in a “training camp” atmosphere, explaining the basic controls, including movement, dash, aiming, and shooting. The character cannot aim up or down—the shots are always horizontal—which requires strategic movement to handle enemies at different heights. Players can switch between weapons, and there’s a manual or automatic reload system.
Weapons come in different rarities (common, rare, epic, and legendary), each with its own attributes and modifiers. Additionally, players collect equipment such as helmets and accessories that offer upgrades, and inventory management is key.
Throughout the stages, the player faces waves of enemies and collects “salvage” (scrap material) that serves as currency for purchasing items at the HQ. After completing a mission, you return to base, where you can unlock new zones with collected crystals, improve attributes with skill points, and acquire new weapons or perks (special abilities). Progression includes a leveling system, rewarding players with health, crystals, and abilities with each advancement.
At the HQ, the player also interacts with different NPCs responsible for upgrades and customizations. There are also side contracts (bounties) that reward with additional loot. As the game progresses, more zones are unlocked, offering a variety of settings and enemies.
About the game
Our Universe Needs You!
Deadtime Defenders is an action-packed looter shooter with RPG elements. A mysterious portal has unleashed chaos from alternate dimensions – and you’re humanity’s last line of defence. Go on missions looking for epic loot and eliminating enemies before heading back to HQ to rearm, debrief, and prepare for the next run!
Complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, upgrade your gear, and level up as you fight back against invading monsters in this side-scrolling looter shooter RPG.
Features
Single Player Story
- A single-player story mode where you play as an elite soldier exploring alternate dimensions and taking down mini-bosses and their minions.
- With the help of General Shellshock and his band of daring Defenders, you’ll battle your way through enemy hordes to unravel the mysterious event known as the Deadtime.
Shoot and Loot
- Loads of randomly-generated loot, each with their own unique stats and abilities.
- Explore different game modes to keep the mission going like Assault, Defend, Rescue, Blitz, and Void Runs.
Customize
- Customize your character to create your ultimate Defender.
- Unlock character perks that enhance your unique play-style.
- Personalize your favorite weapons with mods and unique paint jobs.
Modify
- Re-roll items to achieve the perfect blend of stats to help take down challenging monsters.
- Collect materials and craft items that can tip the scales and give you an advantage.
End Game
- Unlock the End-Game and earn bounties packed with bonus XP while you hunt for the rarest loot.
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Overview
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- Size: 1 GB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): Arcane Embers
- Categories: Action, Shooters
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