Feminist life-sim adventure, Dead Pets Unleashed is back from the dead

Akupara Games has announced it will publish punk rock feminist adventure, Dead Pets Unleashed! Okay, you are probably thinking that’s a bit niche and not going to be for everybody already, but the game has been resurrected after a couple of years in the doldrums after the industry downturn in 2023.

“The industry is in a place where everyone is looking for a reason to say ‘no,’ to pull funding, to cancel projects, and we wanted to be the team who does the opposite of that. Who can take an interesting, unique project like Dead Pets, made by a clever team of talented artists, and bring that to fans?” said Buddy Sola, Head of Marketing at Akupara Games.

So, what is Dead Pets Unleashed then?

“Dead Pets Unleashed puts the player right into the shoes of our main protagonist, Gordy, a 30-something demon. Throughout her journey, Gordy will have to navigate her world by balancing her underground punk rock band, Dead Pets, with the ever-present fear of barely making ends meet in her shitty shared apartment. Mixing mini-games, slice-of-life dialogue, and an infectious punk rock soundtrack, players will have to decide where their priorities lie as they traverse the ever-changing world of Gordy and the Dead Pets.”

As Gordy, you will have to manage going to band practice, crush a diner shift, chat with friends, and manage her mess of a life. Unleash your inner demon in a feminist, slice-of-life adventure, the likes of which we are not sure we have ever covered before. Check out the trailer. It looks fun.

Features:

• Killer Soundtrack – A punk rock EP recorded just for Dead Pets and a ton of indie game crossover tracks.
• Minigames for Days – Including working a shift at a diner (diner dash), rhythm games, and making hot dogs.
• A Demon City Filled with Life – New Void City is filled with lively friends and foes, all with their own inner lives.
• Success is in Your Hands – Gordy’s future and the band’s fame rest in your hands. Choose your ending!
• Cartoonish Inspirations – For fans of Bojack Horseman and Tuca and Bertie. Inspired by their colorful, surreal worlds, complicated, dynamic friendships, and zany, offbeat humor.