Death's Door 2021

About

Death's Door came out on July 20, 2021 for PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, then for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 23, 2021 and for Android and iOS on December 4, 2023. On Steam, 93% of 20,478 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 353 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 815 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 9 hours, doing everything about 16 hours. It won the Golden Joystick Awards − Best Indie Game.

Death's Door is an action-adventure game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. Released in 2021, it follows a crow reaper tasked with collecting souls in a mysterious, atmospheric world. The game features exploration, fast-paced combat, and puzzle-solving.

Story

Death's Door follows a crow reaper whose duty is to harvest souls in a mysterious, gothic world. When he discovers a soul that appears out of place, he is compelled to investigate the anomaly. His journey takes him through surreal landscapes and against formidable foes, ultimately leading him to confront the underlying disturbance in the cycle of life and death.

What is happening now

Death's Door is an isometric action-adventure that casts players as a reaper tasked with collecting souls across a beautifully crafted world. The game blends hack-and-slash combat with exploration and puzzle-solving, wrapped in a distinctly stylized visual presentation that balances dark themes with understated charm. Since its 2021 debut, Death's Door has maintained steady visibility across platforms - it's since arrived on mobile devices and remains a fixture on sales promotions. The game recently appeared in Steam's Autumn Sale at a steep discount, drawing attention as an accessible entry point for players seeking something beyond mainstream action games. Its combination of deliberate combat, atmospheric world-building, and indie sensibility continues to find an audience.