DEDstress: South African Thriller of Speed and Stealth

5/29/2026, 8:26:14 AM

Tags: #singleplayer #indie #thriller #action #difficult #survival-horror #puzzle #first-person #dynamic-narration #comedy #stealth #dark

User Reviews

Score: 90%Positive
Review Count: 30 reviews
Fetched At: 5/29/2026, 8:26:14 AM

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,010
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/29/2026, 8:26:14 AM

Key highlight

DEDstress is a high-intensity indie thriller from 3StrakGames, set in South Africa, where players must use speed and stealth to escape a clinic. It features single-player, full controller support, and Steam Achievements.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i7 3770

Comfortable play target

8,467 pts(~130% above spec of 6,513 pts)

Parts near this range

AMD Ryzen 3 31008,450 pts Intel Core i7-8809G @ 3.10GHz8,444 pts Intel Core i3-10100 @ 3.60GHz8,497 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

GeForce GTX 660

Comfortable play target

5,736 pts(~130% above spec of 4,412 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Welcome to Blomvanspruit, South Africa, where Daniel Vleisman's life takes a chaotic turn after being diagnosed with Disconnected Electricity Disorder. Traumatized by constant power outages, he awakens in Slashbin Clinic with a fractured mind and disembodied voices. DEDstress plunges you into Daniel's desperate fight for freedom, forcing you to rely on speed and stealth to evade pursuers.

Highlights

Developed and published by the indie duo 3StrakGames, DEDstress is an absurd and comedic high-intensity thriller.
Features single-player gameplay with full controller support, Steam Achievements, and Steam Cloud saves.
Originally based on the 3-day game jam "DIDstress," this full release offers a unique experience.

Who It's For

This game is for players seeking a fast-paced, challenging thriller that tests their memory and wits. If you enjoy indie titles with a unique premise and a blend of absurdity and tension, DEDstress might be for you.

Game Info

Developer: 3StrakGames
Publisher: 3StrakGames
Genre: Action, Indie
Release Date: August 20, 2020
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Content: May contain violence, cannibalism, brainwashing, torture, partial nudity, drugs/alcohol, and strong language.