London, UK - 9th of September: Wires have been cut, circuits have been crossed and the 18th of September has been hard-coded into Steam. But why? Well because DeadWire from solo developer Anaconda Shotgun and indie publisher The CoLab announces its release date! DeadWire is a top-down hacker shooter where anything from cars, cameras, electronics and even enemy implants can be rewired into chaotic chains of destruction. No two encounters will play out the same because every explosion made is one that the player has set in motion. If you’re interested in reviewing or covering DeadWire upon its release, you can request a key here.
With more than thirty handcrafted levels, a score-chasing DeadWire mode and a synthwave soundtrack, DeadWire is designed for players who want action that feels fresh and challenging with every single run. “One second players will be sprinting through a neon alley, the next, they’re rewiring a car, a CCTV camera, and unlucky guards into a chaotic chain-reaction.” – said Arman, Solo Developer and Founder at Shotgun Anaconda.
DeadWire previously turned heads during the PC Gaming Show in June, where PC Gamer praised the games' ability to turn the environment into a “chain reaction sandbox of carnage and death.”
More Information:
- Weapons with Personality: Slice your way through levels using blades, infinite Molotovs, empty an SMG into an enemy or simply trigger a perfectly timed hack
- Secrets for the Curious: Hidden routes, collectibles and time challenges keep completionists coming back
- Atmosphere that Sticks: A neon-drenched city brought to life in with cyberpunk inspired pixel art
For more information about DeadWire, and to stay updated on future developments, visit the official Steam page or follow the game on Twitter and Discord.
About The CoLab Founded in April 2025, UK‑based publisher The CoLab was established by industry veterans Darren Newnham (Disney Interactive, United Label), John Lewis (Codemasters, Criterion) and Mark Faulkner (Jagex, Bossa Games). The CoLab works closely with independent developers to bring original, thoughtfully made games to players, with a roster of titles that include Counter Clash, Fireside Feelings, and DeadWire. In addition, The CoLab also works in partnership with Safe in Our World to promote mental health awareness across its projects and internal practices.
About Shotgun Anaconda Shotgun Anaconda is an indie studio founded by solo developer, Arman, who is behind titles such as Velocity Noodle, and Baby Redemption. DeadWire is Arman’s latest breach attempt, fast, chaotic and built to short-circuit anyone who thinks they can predict what’s coming next.