Dead of the Brain
Released 30 October 2026 · PC · Adventure
A cult classic Japanese PC-98 horror adventure from 1992, resurrected for modern platforms. Investigate a zombie outbreak, survive gruesome encounters, and experience unforgettable pixel art terror in this point & click nightmare.
Story
First released in 1992, Dead of the Brain was one of Japanese developer Fairytale's early forays into the horror genre. Now, over 30 years later, FAKKU has brought this cult classic back from the dead and resurrected it on modern platforms. With gruesome gore and a gritty pixel art style, it's a striking homage to 80's American splatter cinema and zombie B-movies that will bring you back to the days of boxy screens and floppy disks. Will you beat the walking dead and survive this retro nightmare? When there's no more room in Hell... One fateful night, the protagonist Cole receives a call from his friend Dr. Cooger. The mad scientist has invented what he calls a "resurrection serum", designed to bring the dead back to life. Although skeptical at first, Cole is convinced after he sees the effects of the miraculous serum for himself. But human hubris is always doomed to fail, and it's not long before things go very, very wrong. Sure, the serum revives the dead, but they return with no trace of their former self—only a terrible hunger for BRAAAAAINS! When the test subjects escape containment, all Hell breaks loose—literally. The dead rise from their graves as the town is overrun...
Gameplay
First released in 1992, Dead of the Brain was one of Japanese developer Fairytale's early forays into the horror genre. Now, over 30 years later, FAKKU has brought this cult classic back from the dead and resurrected it on modern platforms. With gruesome gore and a gritty pixel art style, it's a striking homage to 80's American splatter cinema and zombie B-movies that will bring you back to the days of boxy screens and floppy disks. Will you beat the walking dead and survive this retro nightmare? When there's no more room in Hell... One fateful night, the protagonist Cole receives a call from his friend Dr. Cooger. The mad scientist has invented what he calls a "resurrection serum", designed to bring the dead back to life. Although skeptical at first, Cole is convinced after he sees the effects of the miraculous serum for himself. But human hubris is always doomed to fail, and it's not long before things go very, very wrong. Sure, the serum revives the dead, but they return with no trace of their former self—only a terrible hunger for BRAAAAAINS! When the test subjects escape containment, all Hell breaks loose—literally. The dead rise from their graves as the town is overrun by terrifying zombies ! So begins Cole and company's fight for their lives, and a desperate battle to save the world from a doom of their own making. Will Cole survive this nightmare, or will he end...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Mouse Only Option
- Subtitle Options
- Touch Only Option
Release details
Dead of the Brain is a Adventure game by FairyTale. It is published by FAKKU. Dead of the Brain came out on Friday, 30 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Dead of the Brain come out?
Dead of the Brain came out on 30 October 2026.
Which platforms is Dead of the Brain on?
Dead of the Brain is on PC.
Who makes Dead of the Brain?
Dead of the Brain is developed by FairyTale and published by FAKKU.
What kind of game is Dead of the Brain?
Dead of the Brain is a game of these genres: Adventure.