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KUROSAWACREATE · Published by KUROSAWACREATE · Official site ↗
Positive — 80% positive (20 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
DEAREND is a cinematic action-adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by AI. A former soldier haunted by his past and a humanoid girl with a human heart cross paths in a story of loss, connection, and redemption.
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Action, Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore a post-apocalyptic world in DEAREND, an action-adventure game from KUROSAWACREATE. Follow a former soldier and a humanoid girl on a journey of loss and connection as they navigate a realm controlled by artificial intelligence.
About this game
About This Game
The Earth has collapsed. Humanity was wiped out by AI, and the few remaining survivors now hide in the shadows.
You play as John, a former soldier pursuing the truth behind the rampage of the AI system known as Mother.
Along his journey, he encounters a humanoid girl named Key.
Is she an enemy… or a spark of hope?
Gameplay
DEAREND is a cinematic first-person action game that blends the tension of tower defense and FPS combat into one immersive experience.
Explore devastated facilities, engage in firefights, deploy defensive equipment, and craft new tools of survival.
Gather resources, upgrade weapons and defenses, and hold back the relentless invasion as you uncover the truth behind the collapse of humanity.
Key Features
• Cinematic presentation and immersive first-person action
• Resource gathering and weapon enhancement systems
• Photorealistic post-apocalyptic and sci-fi world depiction
Estimated Playtime
Main Story: approx. 3 hours
Notice
This game contains visual effects that may trigger seizures in players with photosensitive epilepsy.
If you experience any discomfort while playing, stop immediately and take a break.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11 (64-bit OS required)
- Processor: Intel i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 Super (8GB)
- Storage: 18 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11 (64-bit OS required)
- Processor: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 3070
- Storage: 18 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
【DEAREND Update Ver.1.3.0】
DEAREND has received a new update featuring English subtitle and UI support. While voice audio and some presentation elements remain in Japanese, players can now switch subtitles and UI text to English. We hope you enjoy the latest version of DEAREND.Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosawacreate)Patch NotesOfficial
【DEAREND アップデート情報｜Ver.1.2.1】
以下の内容を更新しました。 ・一部UIを修正 ・一度クリアしたミッションにおいて、ムービーをすべてスキップした状態でプレイできる機能を追加 ・一部敵キャラクターの挙動を修正 ・ミッション1のリスタート位置を修正 引き続き『DEAREND』をよろしくお願いいたします。Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosawacreate)Patch NotesOfficial
【DEAREND アップデート情報｜Ver.1.2.0】
変更内容 ・画面表示モードの挙動を一部見直しました。 ・2K／4K環境を含むフルスクリーン・ウィンドウ表示に対応しました。 ・処理負荷の軽減を行いました。 引き続き『DEAREND』をよろしくお願いいたします。Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosawacreate)Patch NotesOfficial
Crash Workaround for Certain PC Configurations (Launch with DX11)
We have confirmed that on some PC configurations (primarily certain AMD GPUs such as the RX 7000 series), the game may unexpectedly close or crash during gameplay.We are currently investigating the cause. In the meantime, switching the launch option to DX11 may improve stability.How to set it up:Steam Library → Right-click DEAREND → Properties → Launch Options Enter:-d3d11 We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will continue working to improve overall stability.Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosawacreate)Patch NotesOfficial
【DEAREND アップデート情報｜Ver.1.1.4】
変更内容 ・防衛アイテム設置時の案内UIを追加しました。 ・UI表示に起因する不具合を修正しました。 引き続き『DEAREND』をよろしくお願いいたします。Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosawacreate)
