A sci-fi survival game where your train is everything!
Heat Death is a sci-fi survival game where your train is your shelter, weapon, and vehicle to uncover the mysteries of a frozen world. You play as a person who woke up in a lab with no memory of who you are or what happened to the world. You decide to search for others. You have to gather resources, craft items, and upgrade your train to survive the harsh environment and the deadly storms. Along the way, you will encounter various challenges, enemies, and secrets that will reveal the true nature of the planet and its connection to the ultimate fate of the universe and humanity. Heat Death is a game that combines exploration, survival, Base-Building, and storytelling in a unique and immersive way.
Travel across a dynamic and interactive environment
Fight against deadly storms
Customize and upgrade your train with different modules and gadgets
Scavenge resources, and manage your inventory and stats
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Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
OS: Windows CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 RAM: 8 GB of system memory GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 570 Storage: At least 5 GB of available space * Note: The game has been tested on older GPUs such as GTX 960m (1080p Low preset 30 fps) but you might not have the best experience. | OS: Windows
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700 RAM: 16 GB of system memory GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Storage: At least 5 GB of available space * Note: To enable Nanite and virtual shadow maps, a GPU that supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Windows 10 version 1909 or above or Windows 11 is required. |
New Locations: Two new explorable areas, one of them is hidden!Crafting System: Craft resources like smart materials, batteries, and mechanical partsNew NPC: Meet Scrapper, a drone that will scavenge scraps for youNew Resources: Find and use 6 new resources, including tech scrap and mechanical partsNew Train Components: Use the Dynamo to generate power manually, and the Fabricator to craft itemsNew Quest Line: Follow the updated story that incorporates the new featuresBug Fixes and Gameplay Tweaks: Enjoy a smoother and more balanced experience *Note: Old save files will not work with this update. We recommend starting a new game to enjoy all the new content.
Updated | 27 days ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Publisher | |
Release date | Jun 03, 2021 |
Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (22 total ratings) |
Author | Jakub Wasilewski |
Genre | Strategy |
Made with | Adobe Photoshop, Unity, Substance Painter & designer |
Tags | 4X, Casual, Economy, Mouse only, Procedural Generation, Relaxing, Sci-fi, Space, Trading, Turn-based |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | German, English, Spanish; Castilian, French, Polish, Chinese (Simplified) |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Links | Twitter, Community |
Development log
- The final update is out!Jun 23, 2022
- Slipways - aid for UkraineFeb 25, 2022
- Second big update, now available at 15% off!Dec 22, 2021
- First big update is out!Aug 07, 2021
- Itch.io copies now come with a Steam keyJun 05, 2021
- Slipways PC - just released!Jun 03, 2021