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Dread Delusion

Dread Delusion

Released: 5/14/2024

The world is broken. Its surface seethes with an undead curse, while humanity clings to flying continents in the sky. From mushroom forests to undead mausoleums, strange places and people await you. But will you find a way to heal this world - or seek power and profit for yourself? Uncover a rich, interactive narrative through the game's quests, or pick a direction and explore by yourself. Carve your own path. Towns offer a needed respite for a weary traveller to sleep through the night, trade goods, accept quests and speak with the locals. A keen mind or charming wit can prove just as useful as a sword; and your decisions will shape how the story unfolds. Welcome… to Dread Delusion. KEY FEATURES: Embark on a world-spanning quest to decide the fate of the land Build your character to face challenges the way you want. There’s always an alternative to combat: charm NPCs, pick locks, harness forbidden knowledge and more… Explore a world full of unique characters, creatures, challenges, and treasure Use Smithing and Alchemy to upgrade equipment - turn a rusty blade into a Master Crafted Clockwork Sword. Gameplay inspired by classic RPGs of the 2000s Wield a variety of powerful spells and potions to bend reality to your will. Join or Oppose various Factions as they pursue their own goals A beautiful retro 3D aesthetic

The world is broken. Its surface seethes with an undead curse, while humanity clings to flying continents in the sky. From mushroom forests to undead mausoleums, strange places and people await you. But will you find a way to heal this world - or seek power and profit for yourself? Uncover a rich, interactive narrative through the game's quests, or pick a direction and explore by yourself. Carve your own path. Towns offer a needed respite for a weary traveller to sleep through the night, trade goods, accept quests and speak with the locals. A keen mind or charming wit can prove just as useful as a sword; and your decisions will shape how the story unfolds. Welcome… to Dread Delusion. KEY FEATURES: Embark on a world-spanning quest to decide the fate of the land Build your character to face challenges the way you want. There’s always an alternative to combat: charm NPCs, pick locks, harness forbidden knowledge and more… Explore a world full of unique characters, creatures, challenges, and treasure Use Smithing and Alchemy to upgrade equipment - turn a rusty blade into a Master Crafted Clockwork Sword. Gameplay inspired by classic RPGs of the 2000s Wield a variety of powerful spells and potions to bend reality to your will. Join or Oppose various Factions as they pursue their own goals A beautiful retro 3D aesthetic

The world is broken. Its surface seethes with an undead curse, while humanity clings to flying continents in the sky. From mushroom forests to undead mausoleums, strange places and people await you. But will you find a way to heal this world - or seek power and profit for yourself? Uncover a rich, interactive narrative through the game's quests, or pick a direction and explore by yourself. Carve your own path. Towns offer a needed respite for a weary traveller to sleep through the night, trade goods, accept quests and speak with the locals. A keen mind or charming wit can prove just as useful as a sword; and your decisions will shape how the story unfolds. Welcome… to Dread Delusion. KEY FEATURES: Embark on a world-spanning quest to decide the fate of the land Build your character to face challenges the way you want. There’s always an alternative to combat: charm NPCs, pick locks, harness forbidden knowledge and more… Explore a world full of unique characters, creatures, challenges, and treasure Use Smithing and Alchemy to upgrade equipment - turn a rusty blade into a Master Crafted Clockwork Sword. Gameplay inspired by classic RPGs of the 2000s Wield a variety of powerful spells and potions to bend reality to your will. Join or Oppose various Factions as they pursue their own goals A beautiful retro 3D aesthetic

Critics
76
Steam
90
Metacritic
76

Score Breakdown

76.2

Critic Average

22 reviews

90

Steam User Score

5,000 reviews

76

Metacritic User Score

27 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-14.2
Metacritic Disparity
+0.2
Combined Disparity
-7.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

20 launch window (91%)2 late (9%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 22 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 76.2/100. Critics score this game 14.2 points lower than Steam users and 0.2 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 22)+
  1. Alex McCumbersviaForever Classic Games
    Jan 12, 2025·Late review
    84/100View review
    Steam 90.4/100 · -6.4 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +8.0 pts
  2. Darío GadeaviaLa Orden del Pixel
    Aug 11, 2024·Late review
    100/100View review
    Steam 90.4/100 · +9.6 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +24.0 pts
  3. Matthew PolleselviaGaming Age
    Jun 27, 2024·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 90.4/100 · -20.4 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · -6.0 pts
  4. Zack WebsterviaRPGamer
    Jun 18, 2024·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 90.4/100 · -20.4 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · -6.0 pts
  5. Jim SmaleviaGert Lush Gaming
    Jun 11, 2024·Launch window
    86/100View review
    Steam 90.4/100 · -4.4 ptsMetacritic 76/100 · +10.0 pts