ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies (2026)

Developer: ZA/UM
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 2,717 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense, tactical stealth RPG where careful planning and precise execution are essential against punishing odds.

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What players say

Players compare it constantly to Disco Elysium, with most saying it falls short in writing and roleplay freedom. The spy atmosphere and character writing get praise, but many find the dialogue pretentious and the pacing slow. Technical bugs and the studio's controversial history also divide opinion.

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