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Dread Dawn is a shooting and survival game where you face hordes of zombies on your school's doorstep. Your goal is to survive as long as possible by finding tools and weapons, building defences, and killing lots of zombies. It's unique because of the sheer number of zombies and the scary idea of being stranded at school.
Unfortunately, Dread Dawn is not released yet. We have some similar game suggestion for you to play while you wait for it to arrive. It’s not planned to be released for Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS but we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:
Release Date: Coming soon
Coming Soon: PC
Skill Rating: 13+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Shooting, Strategy (Action, Fighting and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Overhead, Cartoon, Day and Night, Open World and Weather
Developer: Kioop Studio (@KioopStudio)
Costs: Purchase cost
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