Have a Nice Death is a Action game from Magic Design Studios with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Magic Design Studios
- Release year
- 2023
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $8.74
- Review signal
- 87% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit) Processor: Intel Core i3 6100 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or higher | AMD R7 360 or higher – Some crashes may occur with Integrated graphics (GPU built into the processor) Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Specifications are not final and are subject to change. Intel HD may crash.
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Have a Nice Death is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, strong atmosphere, controller friendly, and replayable.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, controller friendly, and replayable.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and technical roughness.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, boss rush, controller friendly, and replayable. The game stands out for its boss rush focus, strong atmosphere, and replayable structure.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition, grind, confusing onboarding, or technical roughness.