Deadbolt

Deadbolt is a side-scrolling stealth-action which puts the player in the role of the Grim Reaper, taking out supernatural entities such as zombies, vampires and skeletons. The game is divided into levels in which the player is usually required to take out all the enemies, and can do so with a selection of melee and ranged weapons, picked up in the level or bought from a guns salesman.

Similar to Hotline Miami, enemies have quick response times and the player can die with a single shot. That requires the player to either respond quickly to threats, or use the level’s environment to his advantage: The player can turn off or shoot lights to avoid being seen, and use vents to move around the level.

Each level introduces a new gameplay element, enemy, or offers a unique twist. For example, one level is rigged with traps, which the player must watch out for, but the traps can also be used against enemies. Another level has a sniper trying to get the player, so he must remain in the dark or watch out for the sniper’s laser sight.