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Real-time radio stealth puzzles
Dead Air
Change the frequency, change the room, and stay out of sight of what is still on air.
The station went off air at 02:13, but something still broadcasts. Change the band, change the floor, slip past what hunts you and get the relays live.
Full game$1.99
Free demo4 station floors
A good breakOne floor at a time: 24 floors in 6 station zones
PlayersSingle player
$1.99 full game · One purchase, no subscription.
- One-time purchase
- One-click Windows installer
- Secure checkout by Creem
Average User Score
7.6/ 10
Starting score. It updates as players who bought the game rate it.
A CLOSER LOOK
See it in action.
Real screens from the game. Select an image for a closer look.
YOUR NEXT “ONE MORE GO”
A small game with plenty to get stuck into.
You are the night engineer, alone in a broadcast station that should have been empty.
Slip past what hunts by sight and what hunts by sound.
Plan a clean route, then run it before the station turns.
TRY A LITTLE. PLAY A LOT.
Get a taste of Dead Air.
FREE BROWSER DEMO
4 station floors
Get to know the controls, try the central challenge and decide whether you want another go. No payment needed.
- Play straight in your browser
- A short opening slice
- Replay as often as you like
THE FULL GAME · $1.99
Ready for the rest?
24 station floors in 6 zones, from the Night Desk to Studio Zero, each hiding a programme recording, with 20 hidden reels to find. Four radio modules unlock as you go, and every floor has gold, silver and bronze signal medals.
- Continue beyond the demo
- Download your game
- One price, no subscription
$1.99 full game · One purchase, no subscription.
GET COMFORTABLE
Play your way.
Move with WASD, the arrow keys or the on-screen pad. Hold Tune (Space or the round Tune button) to preview the other band and let go to retune. E uses the fitted module and Esc pauses.
Holding Tune previews the other band before you commit. Assists set the station speed, hold the station still until you move, stop time while you tune and switch the floor lights on. High contrast, reduced motion, larger HUD text, a quieter mix and captions for 21 station sounds are in the settings.
PLAYERS SCORE IT
Bought Dead Air? Give it a score.
Scores run from 1 (worst) to 10 (best). Only players who bought the game can rate it, and you can change your score later.
QUICK ANSWERS
Before your next break.
How much is Dead Air?+
Dead Air costs $1.99 (US dollars) as a one-time purchase with no subscription. The free browser demo costs nothing.
What platforms does Dead Air run on?+
You can play the free demo in a modern desktop web browser. The full game is a one-click Windows installer.
How long does Dead Air take to play?+
One floor at a time: 24 floors in 6 station zones. The free demo covers 4 station floors.
What can I play for free?+
The browser demo includes 4 station floors. Play it here before deciding whether you want the full game.
What does the full game include?+
24 station floors in 6 zones, from the Night Desk to Studio Zero, each hiding a programme recording, with 20 hidden reels to find. Four radio modules unlock as you go, and every floor has gold, silver and bronze signal medals.
How do I play?+
Keyboard, Touch controls. Move with WASD, the arrow keys or the on-screen pad. Hold Tune (Space or the round Tune button) to preview the other band and let go to retune. E uses the fitted module and Esc pauses.
How does buying work?+
When the full game is available, choose Buy full game to open secure checkout. Your purchase gives you the Windows installer for the full game: download it, double-click it and open the game from the shortcut on your desktop. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
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