Ray's the Dead

October 22, 2020 Ragtag Studio Ragtag Studio
Puzzle Strategy Adventure Indie
PS4 PC Switch
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Ray's the Dead is a game where you are the leader of the zombie army. Its story driven gameplay will challenge you with a satisfying blend of action, tactics, puzzle, stealth, and adventure, all rolled into one fresh gaming experience. Sneak, smash, laugh, and moan your way through the last hurrah of the 1980's as you take on the role of Ray, the newly risen zombie. Along the way you'll discover who Ray really is, how he ended up dead, and most curiously, what is this giant lightbulb contraption sticking out of his head!
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Release Date October 22, 2020
Developer Ragtag Studio
Publisher Ragtag Studio
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Horror, Comedy
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