If you’re a fan of gritty first-person shooters, you’ll want to keep an eye on Better Than Dead—a photorealistic bodycam-style FPS that’s already turning heads with its brutal realism and intense revenge-driven story. Recently revealed with a new gameplay trailer, the game is being developed by Monte Gallo, a solo indie creator, and published by MicroProse, the legendary studio behind some of gaming’s most iconic titles.
In Better Than Dead, players step into the shoes of a woman who was once enslaved and abused, now fueled by rage and determined to hunt down those who wronged her. The narrative unfolds through tight, linear missions across neon-soaked Hong Kong: from dim restaurants and buzzing nightclubs to back alleys and rooftops. Thanks to the raw bodycam perspective, every firefight feels shockingly real, amplifying tension with each pull of the trigger.
The game’s visuals are one of its biggest talking points. Using photogrammetry and cinematic design, Monte Gallo has managed to recreate a gritty, movie-like atmosphere that looks both stunning and unsettling. The result is an experience that blurs the line between video games and found-footage thrillers. It’s a massive departure from the developer’s earlier, lighter projects like Mountain Boy and Forza Polpo, showing just how versatile indie creators can be.
In Better Than Dead, players step into the shoes of a woman who was once enslaved and abused, now fueled by rage and determined to hunt down those who wronged her. The narrative unfolds through tight, linear missions across neon-soaked Hong Kong: from dim restaurants and buzzing nightclubs to back alleys and rooftops. Thanks to the raw bodycam perspective, every firefight feels shockingly real, amplifying tension with each pull of the trigger.
The game’s visuals are one of its biggest talking points. Using photogrammetry and cinematic design, Monte Gallo has managed to recreate a gritty, movie-like atmosphere that looks both stunning and unsettling. The result is an experience that blurs the line between video games and found-footage thrillers. It’s a massive departure from the developer’s earlier, lighter projects like Mountain Boy and Forza Polpo, showing just how versatile indie creators can be.
What makes Better Than Dead even more impressive is the fact that it’s largely the vision of one person, with Monte Gallo building a game that rivals big-budget shooters in both style and ambition. With MicroProse now backing the project, the game is getting the attention it deserves. Fans can already wishlist it on Steam, and while an official release date hasn’t been set, the buzz surrounding the trailer suggests this is one of the most exciting indie shooters on the horizon.
