Key takeaways
Deadlock at a glance
- Not out yet on Steam — wishlist it to get notified at launch.
- Developed by Valve.
- Popularity up 324% week over week; heat score 58/100.
- Reached #1 on Steam Popular Wishlisted.
- Players are mostly looking up tier list, builds and characters.
What is Deadlock?
Deadlock is a multiplayer game in early development, made by Valve. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced.
Deadlock is still in early development stages with lots of temporary art and experimental gameplay. Access to Deadlock is currently limited to friend invites via our playtesters.
Deadlock is made by Valve. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced. It is listed on Steam for Windows. Modes on record: co-op with friends.
Player momentum is up 324% across the past week and peaked on Oct 25, 2026. It reached #1 on the Steam Popular Wishlisted chart. The developer's latest post, “Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit.”, went up on Oct 20, 2026. Players are mostly looking up tier list, builds, characters and items.
Deadlock screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Deadlock is a multiplayer game in early development.
Modes
Co-op with friends.
Progression
The systems players document most are builds, characters and items.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows.
Store & community tags: Action, Shooter, Co-op
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Coming soon
- Release window
- To be announced
- Access
- Wishlist / follow for launch
- Latest update
- Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit. · Oct 20, 2026
- Chart ranking
- #1 Steam Popular Wishlisted
- Added
- Oct 21, 2026
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 96/100
Player momentum is up 324% across the past week and peaked on Oct 25, 2026.
- AddedDeadlock added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
- Developer newsShh... This Won't Hurt a Bit.
It's hard to know if that chill in the air is from the approaching fall breeze, or from the withering glare of Nurse Harrow, who now joins us on the streets of Manhattan.
- Developer newsPaint the Town
Brush in hand, Violet approaches the ritual with the same precision she does her art, wielding Living Ink that both empowers her bullets, and draws mere inspiration into reality.
- Developer newsFairfax Industries Employee Spotlight
Today, Fairfax Industries is proud to introduce their most valuable salesman: Deadman Danny. Wielding a rocket launcher and flying high above the streets of New York (courtesy of the Chimera Mk1 - the latest and greatest in self-adhered aviation technology),…
- Developer newsMake Your Move.
Solomon remains calm and collected when facing a new challenger, so when the Patrons come calling, he approaches the city as if it's one giant chessboard.
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
Deadlock is listed on Steam for Windows but is not released yet. Wishlisting is the reliable way to hear about the launch date and any demo.
Community & official links
Official channels
Community wikis (fan-made, unofficial)
Creator videos
No creator video numbers on record yet for Deadlock — new games usually pick up coverage within days of breaking out.
How to play: beginner tips
- Tier lists shift with every balance patch — use them as a starting point, not gospel.
- Learn two or three maps deeply rather than all of them at once.
- Split roles with friends — one scout, one builder, one fighter — instead of all doing the same job.
- Read the latest patch notes — new games change quickly in their first weeks.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- Trending todayNew & notableComing soonComing soon
- Player topics
- Tier ListBuildsCharactersItems
- Play modes
- Co-op with friends
- Store tags
- ActionShooterCo-op
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for Deadlock moved from 7 to 34 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 25, 2026. Week over week that is a +324% shift in momentum. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 21, 2026. Player interest is strongest in the United States and the United Kingdom.
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Tue Oct 20 | 7 |
| Wed Oct 21 | 8 |
| Thu Oct 22 | 8 |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8 |
| Sat Oct 24 | 9 |
| Sun Oct 25 | 26 |
| Mon Oct 26 | 34 |
Deadlock FAQ
What is Deadlock?
Deadlock is a multiplayer game in early development, made by Valve. It has not launched yet and no firm release date has been announced. It is tagged Action, Shooter and Co-op.
When does Deadlock come out?
No firm release date has been announced yet. Wishlisting it on the store page is the reliable way to get notified. The most recent developer post, “Shh... This Won't Hurt a Bit.”, went up on Oct 20, 2026.
Can I play Deadlock with friends?
Yes. The modes on record are co-op with friends. Party size and cross-play details are on the official store page.
Who made Deadlock?
Deadlock is developed by Valve.
Where can I play Deadlock?
Deadlock is available on Steam. On Steam it supports Windows. Use the official link on this page to avoid look-alike listings.
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