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On Narapela, journalist Cliff Calo investigates a zombie outbreak, exploring for clues and choosing stealth or combat to survive.
Released 18 Nov 2014
Photograph Island Clues
Sneak Past Zombies
Fight Infected Hordes
Escape Dead Island is a Survival-Mystery adventure that lets players delve into the Dead Island universe and unravel the origins of the zombie outbreak.
Developed by Fatshark · Published by Deep Silver









Journalist Cliff Calo arrives on Narapela with friends to investigate the origins of the zombie outbreak and prove himself to his family. As he searches the island, strange distortions make the mystery increasingly unsettling.
This single-player, third-person adventure combines exploration, stealth, and combat. Cliff can sneak past infected or take them on with melee weapons and limited firearms, using dodges and close-range attacks to survive.
Search island areas for clues and collectibles, photograph evidence, and use specific tools to open new routes. Pickups can improve Cliff’s health, while weapon upgrades provide a measure of progression as the investigation continues.
The supplied reviews are mixed. Players who enjoy the game often point to its comic-book visual style, unusual psychological mystery, and the chance to explore Narapela and uncover lore. Some also like having stealth as an alternative to fighting, while others find the story confusing and the action frustrating or repetitive.




| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 60 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 52/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |