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Stupid Never Dies pairs a bizarre zombie story with sluggish combat
Stupid Never Dies is a dungeon-crawling roguelite from developer GPTRACK50 Inc.
It follows Davy, a zombie in a world devastated by an apocalypse and overrun with demons.
Davy gains the power to take abilities from monsters after eating a strange egg, then fights through dungeons to try to save humanity.
He is also trying to bring back a dead woman he has never spoken to, whose remains are kept in a freezer.
Players collect monster abilities and switch between forms such as a werewolf and a harpy, while battling enemies and gathering gear.
The game’s bright look, music and voice acting stand out, but its combat feels slow and its repeated mechanics make runs tedious.
The review says the odd premise has moments of fun, but the game’s style is not enough to overcome its design problems.
Stupid Never Dies is a roguelite dungeon crawler from GPTRACK50 Inc. about a zombie named Davy fighting monsters and trying to revive a frozen woman.
Screen Rant says the game’s colorful style and unusual premise are undermined by sluggish combat and repetitive systems.
Polygon gives the game a sharply negative review, criticizing its unresponsive combat, repetitive gameplay and uncomfortable story.
Both reviews describe Davy’s fixation on a dead woman he has not met as central to the story.
Screen Rant notes that the game has strong voice acting, animations and music, while Polygon says its RPG depth is wasted.
- Who
- GPTRACK50 Inc. developed the game, which follows the zombie Davy.
- What
- Stupid Never Dies is a roguelite dungeon crawler/action RPG. Reviews criticize its combat and systems, while differing in how much they value its style.
- When
- The reviews were published on October 19, 2026. Screen Rant lists October 21, 2026, as the first release date.
- Where
- The story takes place in a world overrun by demons and monsters, with survivors based in a shopping mall.
- Why
- Davy seeks to rescue humanity and revive a frozen woman he has become infatuated with.
Screen Rant reviewer
Polygon reviewer
Overall assessment
Screen Rant reviewer
The game’s oddball premise and aesthetic have flashes of fun, though its mechanics make it a chore.
Polygon reviewer
The game is dated and deeply unpleasant, and Polygon calls it the worst game of 2026.
Style and presentation
Screen Rant reviewer
The bright aesthetic, voice work, animations and original music are strengths.
Polygon reviewer
Snazzy visuals cannot make up for a regressive game.
Story
Screen Rant reviewer
The premise is distinctly odd, and the love story is troubling.
Polygon reviewer
The story is tone-deaf and uncomfortable, centering on a woman treated as an object of affection and a damsel.
Screen Rant and Polygon published reviews of Stupid Never Dies.
Screen Rant lists this as the game’s first release date.
- Developer
- GPTRACK50 Inc.
- Protagonist
- Davy, a zombie
- Setting
- A shopping mall used as a refuge by survivors
- Screen Rant first-release listing
- October 21, 2026
- Polygon playtime
- 26 hours
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What people are saying
Aesthetically, I’m sold, yet I tend to start each new run with a groan.
I’m so glad that video games have mostly moved past my dumbest desires.