: To win, players must survive for approximately 25 to 30 game days, protecting a power generator from increasingly massive mutant hordes. Gameplay Mechanics (v29.07.2021 Era)

: Specialized in scavenging scrap metal and food from debris and growths.

: Set in a dark, atmospheric subway system, players manage a group of survivors after meteorites strike Earth, spawning hostile mutants.

: Long-range, high-damage units effective against heavy mutants.

This paper examines , a side-scrolling base defense strategy game developed by Pixeye Games and released on June 3, 2021. The specific build referenced, v29.07.2021 , reflects the game in its critical early post-launch state, following a major June 19 update that introduced an automatic save system to address one of its most significant initial criticisms. Core Concept and Setting

: Inspired by the Kingdom series, players control a commander (Ivan or Anna) who must manually run between defenses to issue orders, as the AI is intentionally passive and lacks autonomy.

: Players must balance Scrap (for construction and upgrades), Food (to recruit survivors and fund expeditions), and Flasks (for technology research). Technical and System Requirements Until We Die -- 2 Minute Review