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About Dead Grid
Dead Grid puts you in charge of a squad of elite mercenaries fighting zombie hordes in a 3D world presented through cards. You can choose how loudly you engage, from quiet single‑target picks to explosive, fire‑filled assaults.
The game offers deep customization with 16 voiced characters, five classes, 115 skills, unlimited respec, and a wealth of weapons, consumables and gadgets. Multiple challenge modes, leaderboards and a New Game+ give plenty of replay value for solo players.
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Mercenary roster and classes
Sixteen mercenary characters each have their own voice and personality, letting you build a squad that fits your preferred playstyle. They are divided into five distinct classes, each granting a set of unique skills and passive perks.
The roster also includes a special Revenant class that appears when you reanimate the dead, adding another tactical option to your lineup.
- Compare the voice lines to gauge personality fit for your squad.
- Experiment with mixing classes to discover complementary skill combos.
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Combat styles: silent vs loud
You can adopt a quiet approach, picking off enemies one by one to keep noise low, or go loud with guns and explosives to draw and eliminate large groups quickly. Fire and explosions are also viable ways to clear zones.
Both styles are supported, allowing you to tailor each encounter to your preferred rhythm and the strengths of your mercenaries.
- Try silent takedowns on early missions to conserve ammo.
- Use explosives when facing dense zombie clusters for faster clears.
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Skill system and unlimited respec
Each mercenary can access a pool of 115 unique skills, and the game allows unlimited skill respec, encouraging endless experimentation with builds. Additionally, 17 character‑specific attributes let you fine‑tune combat style.
This flexibility means you can continually adjust your squad’s capabilities without permanent penalties, supporting diverse strategies across playthroughs.
- Reset skills after a major mission to test new synergies.
- Adjust attributes to match the combat style you plan to use.
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Challenge modes and leaderboards
Dead Grid includes seven challenge modes that modify the core rules, each tracked on Steam Leaderboards for competitive comparison. These modes let you replay the game under alternative conditions.
Leaderboards provide a clear view of how your performance stacks against other players, adding a layer of replayability beyond the main campaign.
- Select a challenge mode that emphasizes a skill you want to master.
- Review leaderboard rankings to gauge where you can improve.
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Items, weapons and upgrades
Hundreds of weapons, consumables and gadgets can be found and upgraded, expanding your tactical options. Over 150 unique items further enhance skills and can transform playstyle.
Side missions also offer bonus rewards, and survivors you meet can join your camp to assist in future missions.
- Prioritize upgrades for weapons that match your chosen combat style.
- Complete side missions to unlock extra items and gear.
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