Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!
Works best on Windows PC
Best current price at GOG
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.99 (November 2022)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOG | $1.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
Designer Suda51 is behind this stylish action game, which casts you as Mondo Zappa, a suave executioner who takes on his targets by slicing and shooting, with a mix of love and killing running through the story.
This PC edition adds a Nightmare difficulty in which enemies fall only to Adrenaline Burst, Dodge Burst or headshots, and the quick-time-event finishers are disabled, so fights call for sharper tactics. A Theater Mode lets you rewatch cutscenes with extra character background after your first playthrough. Single-player with full controller support, it suits action fans who enjoy a stylized, demanding game.
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| Developer | KADOKAWA GAMES / GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Released | May 23, 2014 |
| Languages | 6: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista 64-bit | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad 2.3 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 2.3 Ghz or above | Intel/AMD Quad Core 2.3 Ghz or above |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU that supports Shader Model 3.0 | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or AMD Radeon HD 2900 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 13 GB available space | 13 GB available space |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorController
Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Low-latency mouse
Fast aim in Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Prices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.99 in November 2022.
The best current price we found is $1.99 at GOG, against a usual price of $19.99.
Buy now. Buy now. Matches the lowest price we have on record ($1.99). A sale is unlikely to beat this price by much.
