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The game was released into Early Access on Steam on September 15, 2023. It is developed and published by QI Games .
While the main branch on Steam has seen periods of inactivity, developers have recently been active on the experimental branch , with updates as recent as February 2026 . Critical Concerns & Community Reviews
If you are looking for information on the game's legitimacy or "paper" on its development history, here is the current state of Dead Matter as of April 2026:
The game's development has been controversial, often described by critics as a "failed" project or even a "scam" due to long delays and missed promises.
