Dead Format
A 90s Scottish horror game that trades jump scares for slow-burn dread, your brother vanished chasing a forbidden VHS format, and you're following him into tapes the government wants erased.
GamerScout Verdict
Best for slow-burn horror fans who value atmosphere and era-specific weirdness over mainstream scares.
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About Dead Format
Dead Format leans into found-footage horror through an era-specific lens. You're hunting your missing brother through 1990s Scotland by exploring VHS tapes tied to something called Video Ghastlies, a format powerful enough to attract government censorship. The conceit is clever: horror filtered through analog video corruption, limited visibility, and the tactile weirdness of physical media. If you're chasing atmosphere over action, the period setting and tape-based structure have real potential. The catch is scope. This is a solo project with lean resources, so don't expect AAA production values or cinematic storytelling polish. It's built for players who find genuine creepiness in lo-fi presentation and are comfortable with a smaller, rougher experience. Controller support is included, which helps with immersion. The real question is whether the central VHS-horror premise sustains for the runtime, and on a title this obscure, that's something you're betting on.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 7 GB available space
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB / Nvidia 2060 Super 8GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 2700 / Intel i7 8700
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 7 GB available space
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 16GB / Nvidia 3080 12GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i5-12400F
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Game Info
- Developer
- Katanalevy
- Publisher
- Oro Interactive
- Release Date
- Dec 10, 2025
