Lesser Evil is proud to announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for Death From Above, a video game focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The campaign will run from March 9 to April 9, 2023, offering backers exclusive access to the game’s beta versions and other exciting rewards.
Death From Above is an arcade-style drone simulator game set during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. You will play as a Ukrainian military drone operator fighting the occupation, salvaging valuable equipment, and restoring communication lines disrupted by the conflict. The Kickstarter campaign will run for 30 days and, if successful, will help the development team to collaborate with Ukrainian artists to enhance the game’s visuals, audio, and storyline. Additionally, further funding will help the game grow with features and content.
– Visit the Kickstarter campaign page here.
– Visit the Game’s Steam page here.
– See the Game’s Teaser trailer here
“We want to help the people affected by the Russian occupation, so we will be supporting Ukrainian artists by featuring their work in our game,“
said Hendrik Lesser, Game Director.
“When Death from Above is released in Early Access on Steam, 30% of the net revenues from game sales will be sent to two Ukrainian charities: Come Back Alive and Army of Drones. Once we break even, that donation will increase to 70% of all future net game revenues, with the final 30% going towards improving the production further.”
While the game is set against a real-life backdrop of the severe and tragic events still unfolding in the real world, Death From Above is still designed as an enjoyable, satirical experience for players. Fun can also be informative!
The game will be released on PC in Steam Early Access in the coming months. Please check the Press-kit for assets and additional information, or contact us directly for beta access and press inquiries.
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About Lesser Evil
We are Lesser Evil. We are uncompromisingly anti-authoritarian, anti-racist, and pro-democracy. We publish video games with clear political or social intent and messaging. Video games are this century’s most widespread, impactful, and important cultural medium. As works of human expression, they should be emotional and make the player feel something. Want to know more? Enlist at www.lesserevil.games
About Hendrik Lesser
Hendrik Lesser is an avid advocate for the video game industry, serving as President of the European Game Developers Federation and board member and managing director of Games Bavaria Munich. He has also co-founded Videospielkultur, a club promoting video games as a cultural medium.
About Death from Above
Death from Above is a light, easy-to-pick-up arcade drone warfare simulator video game developed by Rockodile Games and Octobear Knight Games, produced and published by Lesser Evil. The game will be released on Steam in Early Access in April 2023. Follow and wishlist https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300160/Death_From_Above/.
