DeathKeep 3DO box art

3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Shooter

DeathKeep

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1995
GenreShooter
DeveloperLion Entertainment Inc.
PublisherStrategic Simulations
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Lion Entertainment Inc. and published by Strategic Simulations, DeathKeep arrived on the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995 as a shooter.

It landed about 2 years into the 3DO's life. Other notable 3DO releases from 1995 include Theme Park, D and Wolfenstein 3D. Among the 20 3DO shooters in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

Lion Entertainment Inc. also made Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Slayer for the 3DO.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing DeathKeep is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

DeathKeep gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

DeathKeep walkthroughs & guides

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DeathKeep FAQ

When did DeathKeep come out on the 3DO?

DeathKeep was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1995.

Who made DeathKeep?

It was developed by Lion Entertainment Inc. and published by Strategic Simulations.

Is DeathKeep multiplayer?

No. DeathKeep is a single-player game.

How long does DeathKeep take to play?

As a shooter, DeathKeep typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about DeathKeep on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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