Have a Nice Death came out on March 22, 2023 for Nintendo Switch and PC, then for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on December 5, 2023. On Steam, 86% of 9,761 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 48 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 87 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 23 hours. It was nominated for 1 award.
Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelite where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.
What is happening now
Have a Nice Death is a platform arcade game released in March 2023 across modern consoles and PC. The indie title comes from Magic Design Studios, the developer also known for Unruly Heroes.
While Have a Nice Death itself has settled into its post-launch life, developer attention has shifted toward the studio's next project. Magic Design Studios recently announced NAUTUS, an upcoming island adventure combining underwater exploration, combat, crafting, and base development. The game is headed to Steam Early Access in 2027 under publisher Arc Games, suggesting the studio's established indie credentials will carry into their next venture.
