Not Quite Dead entered Early Access on Steam on September 1, 2026, developed by Voidecho Studio — $12.99 base price, currently $10.39 (20% off).
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4609770), checked 2026-09-06
News · not-quite-dead · 2026-09-06
Not Quite Dead: DayZ-Style Zombie Survival Now in Early Access (2026)
Not Quite Dead entered Early Access on Steam Sep 1, 2026 at $12.99 — a DayZ-style open-world zombie survival game from Voidecho Studio with base building, vehicles and co-op.
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Baseline date: 2026-09-06. Always confirm in-game for anything time-sensitive.
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It is inspired by classic survival games like Surroundead, DayZ and Miscreated: open-world looting, crafting, base building, vehicles and co-op.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 4609770), checked 2026-08-25
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When did Not Quite Dead launch?
September 1, 2026, in Early Access on Steam.
Is Not Quite Dead free?
No — it costs $12.99, currently discounted to $10.39.
Is it co-op?
Yes — it is built around surviving with friends.
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What the game is
Not Quite Dead is an open-world zombie survival game from Voidecho Studio, now in Early Access — it launched September 1, 2026 on Steam.
The pitch is classic DayZ-style: explore abandoned towns, scavenge resources, build a base, repair vehicles and fight to stay alive.
The title sets the tone — 'you're not dead… but you're getting close'.
Core systems
Base building, looting, crafting and vehicles are all confirmed systems.
It is explicitly co-op — built around surviving with friends in a persistent open world.
Inspired by Surroundead, DayZ and Miscreated means expect hardcore resource pressure and PvP-adjacent danger (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-08-25).
Early Access and price
The base price is $12.99, discounted to $10.39 at the time of this check (checked 2026-09-06).
Being an Early Access title, expect rough edges and fast iteration while systems are refined.
If you want the classic zombie-survival sandbox without a AAA price tag, this is out now to try.
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| Facts & sources | 2 verified fact(s), each with its source. | Re-check with the next data pull. |
| Update cadence | Baseline 2026-09-06. | Codes/news re-checked every 3–7 days, daily around events. |
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store.steampowered.com/app/4609770/Not_Quite_Dead
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