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The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Dead Space is a horror, third-person shooter and sci-fi game developed by Motive and published by Electronic Arts.
Released on January 27th 2023 is available only on Windows in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 51,259 reviews of which 46,485 were positive and 4,774 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 8.23€ on G2A.

The Steam community has classified Dead Space into these genres:

Horror Third-Person Shooter Sci-fi Space Survival Horror Psychological Horror Shooter Action-Adventure Singleplayer Third Person Atmospheric Action Survival Remake Aliens Dark Violent Adventure Combat Blood

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Window 10 64-bit +
Processor: Ryzen 5 2600x, Core i5 8600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 5700, GTX 1070
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 50 GB available space
Additional Notes: 50GB SATA SSD

User reviews & Ratings

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Jan. 2026

The original Dead Space was lightning-in-a-bottle for survival horror and my favorite video game of all time. Motive Studio has accomplished what so many developers fail to do in remaking a game: they have understood its anatomy and reconstructed it with a beating heart. This is a masterclass in how to modernize not only a video game but a piece of media for the current era. If the corrupted viscera of the original wasn’t grotesque enough, the remake adds what the developers have dubbed the ‘peeling system’: ‘introducing layered flesh, tendons and bones that break, tear and shatter.’ The satisfying heaviness of the original arsenal of industrial equipment is all the more pronounced and improved upon with the full advantage of modern rendering. The reconstruction of the USG Ishimura is the game's crowning achievement. By removing the loading screens and creating a fully interconnected ship, the Remake transforms the environment from a series of sectioned levels into a cohesive dread. The sound design as well takes what made the original great and distills it in its oppressiveness. The ship groans and shrieks; the silence that haunts you is weaponized, the atmosphere is thick with humidity, fog, and dread. The Ishimura feels like a dying beast, and you are trapped in its depths. A vital improvement over the original is the vocalization of Isaac Clarke. He is no longer the silent errand boy of the original, nor has he been made into a detached mouthpiece as all too often remakes fail to understand their source material and completely overstep. What we have is Isaac as a competent but terrified engineer. When he speaks, it is to offer technical solutions or express exhaustion. His frightened interjections are minimal, but when he does it is well deserved and exactly what you expect from the situation. The Remake emphasizes his background excellently: he isn't fighting the ship, he is fixing it. This creates a harmony between narrative and gameplay that many games not only remakes struggle to achieve. You believe Isaac is the only one who could save this ship, not because he’s the main character but because he knows how it works. While the original still stands in its own right, the Remake deservingly stands alongside it as a definitive experience.

Nov. 2025

What blew my mind most about this game was the attention to detail. I have never seen such realistic looking characters or movements and facial expressions in a video game. Same goes for the world design, and the animations they made for reloading weapons and interacting with save points. Really awesome stuff! I don't even like horror but I loved this. This is the the closest to a cinematic experience that I've had with a video game. It's also the best looking game I've played on steam deck so far, and it runs flawlessly, which doesn't make sense but I'll take it. My hats off to this team.

Nov. 2025

Perfect remake of a classic. Unfortunately, this marks the second time EA kills this beloved franchise over profit margins.

Aug. 2025

There is no sound , Not because space is quiet but because there’s nothing left to say Only your footsteps remain, heavy against the cold metal floor… and your breathing, turning shallow as if even your own body wants to give up The monsters may come from the dark but the real terror doesn’t live in the shadows it lives inside you The fear of being alone Of not being heard Of dying in a place where no one even knows you’re still alive Your body grows heavier Your weapon is just a piece of metal that gives you a false sense of safety Every time you open a door you don’t know if you’ll find a way out or if you’re about to be dragged deeper into a hell that tears you apart The lights flicker The power fails And the sounds… the sounds come from behind the walls Screeches that don’t sound human anymore , if they ever were And you… You’re just a person Not a hero. Not a soldier Just a damn engineer who never thought he’d end up here But now, you cut, burn and tear your way through… just to survive But the question isn’t how you’ll survive , it’s how long Every room you leave behind takes a piece of your sanity with it. There is no such thing as safety. Even silence doesn’t feel peaceful it feels like something holding its breath… waiting to strike And when you finally reach the end you’re not stronger You’re not a savior You’re just… empty

June 2025

I hate horror and I'm scared easily, I forced myself to play this though and I knew what the game is and what happens but the experience was amazing, really happy I did it, sadly we might never get a new Dead Space game but that's ok. One of the best remakes ever, maybe even the best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dead Space is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam.

Dead Space is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 59.99€ on Steam.

Dead Space received 46,485 positive votes out of a total of 51,259 achieving a rating of 8.91.

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Dead Space was developed by Motive and published by Electronic Arts.

Dead Space is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Dead Space is not playable on MacOS.

Dead Space is not playable on Linux.

Dead Space is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for Dead Space. Explore additional content available for Dead Space on Steam.

Dead Space does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Dead Space does not support Steam Remote Play.

Dead Space is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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