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Fear Equation

Deadnaut: Signal Lost is out now!
Screwfly Studios' sci-fi horror roguelike set in the world of Deadnaut is finally here! Prepare for an unnerving and tense journey to the edges of the galaxy in search of the source of Rip space.

As the Handler, you'll control a single Deadnaut, a treasure hunter navigating hazardous settlements, drifting derelicts, and confronting mysterious creatures, haywire security systems, and dangerous fanatics.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/

Here's what awaits you...

🌌 FAST ROGUELIKE GAMEPLAY
Guide your Deadnaut through procedurally generated missions, from floating cryoships and freighters to abandoned settlements, equipping them with a wide array of weapons, upgrades and gear. Fight when you can, run when you must.

🤖 TRUST ISSUES
Keep your Deadnaut loyal or force compliance. Pay them off or turn them into a mindless space golem if necessary, but remember: everything comes at a price.

💥 FIVE DISTINCT SUITS AND PLAYSTYLES
Select from five suits, each with dozens of unique skills and abilities. Customise your Deadnaut with weapons, sensors, shields, cloaks and hack tools. Choose from the heavy-duty Labour suit, the ghostly Sensor suit, or the gravity-bending Energy suit, or other playstyles to match your preferences.

🛠️ TACTICS, UPGRADES, AND CUSTOMISATION
Develop your Deadnaut and maximise their potential by discovering powerful combinations and synergies among 180+ upgrades. Tailor your armour and damage to face the challenges that await you in the twisted depths of the Rip.

🚀 THE HUNT IS ON
Stay one step ahead of the Benefactors, an enigmatic enemy in relentless pursuit, determined to stop you from reaching the Rip's source. Armed with advanced tech, weapons and cunning, you'll need to keep your wits about you to evade their grasp.

🎮 CREATE YOUR OWN DEADNAUT
Get started with a premade Deadnaut or create your own unique character. Adjust their stats and even import your own photo to truly make your Deadnaut your own.

Will you reveal the source of Rip space, or keep the knowledge for yourself? The choice is yours in Deadnaut: Signal Lost.

Try the free demo


If you're new to Deadnaut, Screwfly Studios' games, or just want to try it out first, then we highly recommend grabbing the free demo from our Discord.


What's next?


Our first priority is to catch any bugs and make sure it's stable and running well. We'll also be tweaking balance, difficulty options and making quality of life changes.

We have a lot of additional content we want to add to the game too. These will likely be free updates, so stay tuned for more information.

How can I get help with the game?


There's an in-game manual, descriptive tooltips and helpful pop-ups. You can also head over to our Discord server and ask for advice.

Deadnaut: Signal Lost is out now!
Screwfly Studios' sci-fi horror roguelike set in the world of Deadnaut is finally here! Prepare for an unnerving and tense journey to the edges of the galaxy in search of the source of Rip space.

As the Handler, you'll control a single Deadnaut, a treasure hunter navigating hazardous settlements, drifting derelicts, and confronting mysterious creatures, haywire security systems, and dangerous fanatics.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/

Here's what awaits you...

🌌 FAST ROGUELIKE GAMEPLAY
Guide your Deadnaut through procedurally generated missions, from floating cryoships and freighters to abandoned settlements, equipping them with a wide array of weapons, upgrades and gear. Fight when you can, run when you must.

🤖 TRUST ISSUES
Keep your Deadnaut loyal or force compliance. Pay them off or turn them into a mindless space golem if necessary, but remember: everything comes at a price.

💥 FIVE DISTINCT SUITS AND PLAYSTYLES
Select from five suits, each with dozens of unique skills and abilities. Customise your Deadnaut with weapons, sensors, shields, cloaks and hack tools. Choose from the heavy-duty Labour suit, the ghostly Sensor suit, or the gravity-bending Energy suit, or other playstyles to match your preferences.

🛠️ TACTICS, UPGRADES, AND CUSTOMISATION
Develop your Deadnaut and maximise their potential by discovering powerful combinations and synergies among 180+ upgrades. Tailor your armour and damage to face the challenges that await you in the twisted depths of the Rip.

🚀 THE HUNT IS ON
Stay one step ahead of the Benefactors, an enigmatic enemy in relentless pursuit, determined to stop you from reaching the Rip's source. Armed with advanced tech, weapons and cunning, you'll need to keep your wits about you to evade their grasp.

🎮 CREATE YOUR OWN DEADNAUT
Get started with a premade Deadnaut or create your own unique character. Adjust their stats and even import your own photo to truly make your Deadnaut your own.

Will you reveal the source of Rip space, or keep the knowledge for yourself? The choice is yours in Deadnaut: Signal Lost.

Try the free demo


If you're new to Deadnaut, Screwfly Studios' games, or just want to try it out first, then we highly recommend grabbing the free demo from our Discord.


What's next?


Our first priority is to catch any bugs and make sure it's stable and running well. We'll also be tweaking balance, difficulty options and making quality of life changes.

We have a lot of additional content we want to add to the game too. These will likely be free updates, so stay tuned for more information.

How can I get help with the game?


There's an in-game manual, descriptive tooltips and helpful pop-ups. You can also head over to our Discord server and ask for advice.

Deadnaut: Signal Lost gameplay demo now available
Thanks to everyone who tried out the tech demo and gave us feedback. We've now upgraded it to a playable demo, with two suits, more enemies, and additional gear and upgrades.

We will make it available here when Steam approves it, but if you want to try it out now, you can get it from our Discord server: https://discord.gg/BpFG5M3mep



What can we expect in the full release?


There are five core suits, dozens of enemies, over 180 upgrades, loads of gear and equipment, and powerful 'sigils' that let you modify various aspects of the game. You can also create a custom Deadnaut, import a photo and alter their stats.

When will the demo arrive on Steam?


We'll put it up as soon as it gets approved by Steam, which could be up to a week.

Can I play the demo now without joining the Discord server?


You sure can. Just email us at support@screwflystudios.com.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/

Try the Deadnaut: Signal Lost tech demo now!
We're very close to launching Deadnaut: Signal Lost but we need your help.

We've prepared a technical demo of the first few levels of the game and we'd love to get it running on a wider range of systems. This will give you a taste of the game and help us catch any obvious bugs that have eluded us so far. It's a win-win.

Grab the demo at our freshly launched Discord server.




Join the Screwfly Studios Discord Server!


https://discord.gg/BpFG5M3mep


(Check the #general channel topic for links to the tech demo)



FAQ



How long until the game comes out?


If the tech demo goes smoothly, our plan is to turn that into a larger demo and then release the game around the same time.

Will the demo be available on Steam?


Yes, absolutely.

I don't use Discord, can I still try the tech demo?


You sure can. Email us at support@screwflystudios.com and I'll send you a link.


Watch the Deadnaut: Signal Lost trailer!

We know you're keen to hear/see/inhale more about Screwfly's next game, Deadnaut: Signal Lost, and we're happy to say we can deliver! Check out the first trailer for the game right here.

Along with the trailer, we've also refreshed the screenshots on the Steam page, as well as added a bunch more to give you a better idea of what you're in for.







If this is your first time hearing about Deadnaut: Signal Lost, here are some snippets from the Steam page FAQ to catch you up:

How does this relate to the original Deadnaut (2014)?
Deadnaut and Deadnaut: Signal Lost are both situated in the same universe and feature similar, mission-based gameplay in procedurally-generated locations. Furthermore, in both games you take on the role as a remote handler who controls the action ‘at a distance’ via a physical console. The Deadnaut also uses similar weapons and suits; battles against security systems; trades ‘knowledge’ for gear; and can be cloned upon dying.

Is this a sequel?
Deadnaut: Signal Lost is not a sequel. It is focused on a single Deadnaut, rather than a whole squad. The action is more intimate and tactical, and you can develop your Deadnaut with numerous suit upgrades and abilities. Furthermore, the gameplay is turn-based, not real-time, which helps focus the action.


Be sure to wishlist the game for updates; it won't be much longer before you'll be able to experience it yourself!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/

Announcing Deadnaut: Signal Lost!


The cosmos is tearing itself apart. Wrecks of long-dead starships are full of horrible, interdimensional creatures. The dead roam surfaces of moons, and you're being hunted by technically advanced soldiers.

Welcome to Signal Lost, Screwfly Studios' return to Deadnaut's grim and ruthless future.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801410/Deadnaut_Signal_Lost/

While Deadnaut: Signal Lost is situated in the same universe as the original and features similar, mission-based gameplay in procedurally-generated locations, it is not a direct sequel.

You play the role of a remote handler who controls the action "at a distance" via a physical console, however, Signal Lost is focused on a single Deadnaut, rather than a squad.

The action is more intimate and tactical, and you can develop your Deadnaut with numerous suit upgrades and abilities. Furthermore, the gameplay is turn-based, not real-time, which helps focus the action.

We'll have more to reveal in the coming weeks and months, but for now, head over to the Steam page and wishlist Signal Lost to keep up-to-date as development progresses.

Zafehouse Diaries 2: Available now!

The sequel to Zafehouse Diaires has arrived! You can now purchase the game on Steam or directly from us.



Thanks to everyone who has returned for another outing in the drama-filled, chaotic world of Zafehouse and its unique brand of zombie mayhem!

If you'd like a DRM-free version of the game, along with a Steam key, please purchase the game via our website.

Alternatively, you can grab the game straight from Steam.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/653940/Zafehouse_Diaries_2/





We're looking forward to hearing your insane tales of death, starvation, cabinet throwing and guitar smashing!

Stay up-to-date and follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or visiting the official Zafehouse website.

Fear Equation v2.0.2 - Custom passenger improvements and Linux build

As of this update, Linux players can now experience the nightmarish joys of driving through the fog-filled apocalypse of Fear Equation! Plus, a special treat for custom passengers.



Fear Equation has been updated to version 2.0.2! This patch marks the release of the Linux version of the game.

While we can only officially support Ubuntu 12.04, the game should run on a variety of distributions. A Linux technical demo is available if you'd like to check if the game is compatible with your setup: https://forums.screwflystudios.com/index.php/topic,890.0.html

We've received a number of requests from players asking for a full, customised allotment of passengers and as of 2.0.2, this is now possible! The custom game screen has been tweaked to support up to 150 player-made passengers.

Finally, we've added five achievements based on the mysterious Wanderers. Time to harness the power of the fog for your own ends...

The changelog for 2.0.2 can be found below:

  • Added: Fear Equation is now available on Linux. Please note the game is only officially supported on Ubuntu 12.04.
  • Added: It is now possible to have up to 150 custom passengers. The passenger tabs have been replaced with a list that can be sorted by name, occupation and priority.
  • Added: (Steam only) Five new achievements based on Wanderer interactions.
  • Fixed: A typo in the beacon report.
  • Fixed: An issue with Wanderers as carriage leaders.
  • Fixed: An issue with passengers being killed while attacking a Wanderer.
  • Performance: Optimisations to SMAA (anti-aliasing).
  • Performance: Small optimisation to bloom effect.

It is recommended (but not required) you start a new game after updating, as saved games may not be compatible between versions.

The Screwfly Collection - get all our games for 15% off!

Love Fear Equation? Why not grab The Screwfly Collection containing our other games, Zafehouse Diaries and Deadnaut? Complete the set and save 15%!



We've just released a special discounted Steam bundle containing all three of Screwfly Studios' strategy titles - Fear Equation, Zafehouse Diaries and Deadnaut.

About Zafehouse Diaries: Stuck in a remote, abandoned town, you must lead five survivors with conflicting motivations, fragile relationships and fiery prejudices to safety from the roving undead.

About Deadnaut: Lead a squad of Deadnauts as they explore, investigate and fight their way through the derelict ships of dead civilisations. Every mission is unique and no two locations are the same.

If you enjoyed one, there's a great chance you'll love our other games and there's no better way to own them all. In addition, you'll save 15% compared to buying them individually.

Interested? Check out The Screwfly Collection here!

Fear Equation update - Trading cards & new achievements

As a special treat for Steam players, we've released a new update that includes trading cards and seven new achievements, including ones specific to the Blockade scenario introduced in v2.0.0.



To start collecting trading cards, just fire up Fear Equation and get playing! They will drop at regular intervals and once you get enough, you'll be able to redeem them for badges, backgrounds and emoticons.

As for the achievements, here's a taste:

  • Battle Stations: Win a battle against the military with your weapons optimally configured during the Blockade scenario
  • Playing God: Create a custom passenger (yes, you can make your own!)
  • Know It All: Find all 5 pieces of intelligence in a single game during the Blockade scenario

For all the new achievements, be sure to check out the dedicated page.

That's all for now Engineers - keep your eyes on the tracks and keep your passengers safe...
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