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DED

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Simple controls
  • Atmospheric pixel art and music
  • Skill upgrade system

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Limited weapon variety
  • Lack of tutorial and clarity on mechanics
  • Some technical bugs and control issues
  • Repetitive gameplay

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Last update: 19/09/2026