Death by Game Show is a twitch-action and strategy game, a hybrid where reaction and resources are equally important. Inspired by the movie Idiocracy, pop culture, and game developer Oointah's skewed sense of humor, this is a unique twist on off-the-wall-strategy.

“We set out to make a frenetic arcade game coupled with a quickfire strategy element—essentially a game covered in Elvis dust that we'd want to play,” said Malcolm Michaels, founder of Oointah. “During development, the team was inspired by middle-out algorithm and a shared affection for Idiocracy, and thus Death by Game Show's story has unintentionally become a love letter to writer/director Mike Judge's brilliant movies and TV shows.”

Death by Game Show Features

• Blast through 50 challenges of rehabilitation: cause destruction, fight for survival, and beat pre-set conundrums!
• You're chained to the Game Show Intimidation Masheen of Pwnage (“Bring out The G.I.M.P.”) - Use it to spawn droids, call in building support, and dominate the field of play.
• Win an arsenal from the Wheel of Misfortune game show spinner and then risk it all as you struggle through many brutal challenges.
• 10 different Force-crushing droids including the roller-skating ninja Madichin and the toothy British airborne bomb dropper RD-SLK. (BB who?!)
• 10 defensive weapons & buildings that feature “Upgrayedd” technology, including:
  • Yeah *Bleep*! Magnets! - a giant toaster that shoots over-sized exploding magnets.
  • Droid Barracks -- wait, a more alarmist name would be… Kent Brockman's Killbot Factory.
  • Die Superhero Die – all superheroes, zombies, and minions were rounded up in the 22nd century and electrocuted with this invention.
  • Rust in Peace – delivers a Megadeth-sized barrel of bereavement.
  • The GOFU – protect yourself before the droids wreck yourself with this shield of love.
• Six unique power-ups including the Speed Runner, It's Got Electrolytes, Sexy Time, and Mama Said Knock You Out.
• Build challenges, customize skins, and edit all text in game - Make the Death by Game Show experience your own via the Steam Workshop.
• Windows, Mac, and Linux versions will be available at launch.