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Undeads scored 68/100 on Steam Analyzer — Solid for a Action capsule. Top priority fix: [composition] Reposition the right character or adjust framing to add safe margin between the cowboy's arm and the right edge to prevent Steam cropping.

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 7/10 — Clear action-zombie aesthetic established. The capsule immediately communicates action-oriented zombie survival through the prominent undead character on the left and armed cowboy figure on the right holding a revolver. At tiny size, the zombie head and weapon silhouettes remain recognizable, though the specific MMO multiplayer aspect is not visually apparent from iconography alone. The apocalyptic landscape and dual-character setup suggest combat-focused gameplay.
• Title Readability: 8/10 — Bold white title with strong contrast. The title 'UNDEADS' is rendered in large, bold white uppercase letters with a dark outline, positioned in the left-center area against a controlled background region. At small and tiny sizes, the letterforms remain legible due to high contrast and thick stroke weight; the word does not collapse or blur together. The placement avoids the busy right side where the armed character dominates.
• Contrast & Color: 7/10 — Good value separation with warm tones. The capsule employs a cool dark blue-gray sky background that provides solid contrast against the warm yellow-orange skin tones of both characters and the white title text. The silhouettes of the zombie and cowboy read clearly at tiny size due to rim lighting and distinct hue separation, though the midtone jacket details on the right character could be slightly more defined against the background. Strong grayscale separation maintains readability even when desaturated.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 6/10 — Competent genre-standard presentation. The capsule features two well-rendered character models with consistent stylization and clean lighting, but the layout follows familiar zombie-action game conventions seen in RESIDENT EVIL 4 and similar titles. The dual-character composition and apocalyptic setting are thematically appropriate but not visually distinctive; there is no clear signature hook or memorable visual storytelling beyond the expected zombie-western mashup. Execution is solid but lacks the premium standout quality of top-tier action game capsules.
• Brand Consistency: 6/10 — Consistent character rendering no icon. The two characters display coherent art direction with matching stylization, warm color grading, and professional rendering quality that appears consistent with store screenshots. However, there is no iconic brand symbol, signature motif, or memorable visual identity marker that would make 'Undeads' instantly recognizable on repeat viewing. The style is competent but generic within the action-zombie genre without a distinctive calling card.
• Composition: 7/10 — Clear focal split with balanced layout. The composition divides attention between the zombie character (left) and armed cowboy (right), creating a balanced dual-focal-point layout with the title anchoring the left side. At small and tiny sizes, both characters remain visually distinct and neither element is lost; the landscape background provides adequate depth layering. The layout uses space efficiently without dead zones, though the right character's arm extends near the edge and could risk Steam cropping on narrow displays.

What works

• Strong title contrast and legibility. White bold uppercase 'UNDEADS' with dark outline maintains perfect readability from full size down to tiny thumbnail without collapse or blur.
• Dual-character visual storytelling. The zombie and cowboy composition immediately communicates action-focused gameplay and the zombie-survival setting, creating clear genre expectation at a glance.
• Professional character rendering. Both figures feature consistent stylization, warm color grading, rim lighting, and clean silhouettes that read clearly across all viewing sizes.

What hurts the capsule

• Generic zombie-action conventions. The dual-character combat setup and apocalyptic backdrop follow familiar tropes from resident evil and similar titles without a distinctive visual hook or memorable identity marker.
• No multiplayer visual indicators. The capsule does not communicate the MMO multiplayer aspect through environmental density, squad elements, or UI cues; it reads as single-player action instead.
• Right character edge proximity. The cowboy's extended arm and silhouette sit near the right edge and risk being cropped on narrow Steam displays or mobile viewports.

Priority fixes

1. [composition] Reposition the right character or adjust framing to add safe margin between the cowboy's arm and the right edge to prevent Steam cropping.
2. [uniqueness_polish] Add a signature visual icon, emblem, or environmental detail (e.g., a unique weapon, brand logo, or MMO squad indicator) that makes the game visually distinctive within the genre.
3. [genre_clarity] Incorporate subtle multiplayer indicators such as player silhouettes, squad formations, or UI elements to signal the MMO aspect and differentiate from single-player zombie games.

Store copy priority fixes

1. [hook_strength] Rewrite the short description opening to lead with the dual human-zombie faction mechanic or the permadeath stakes: "Fight as humans or infected zombies in brutal PvP-PvE raids where every death costs you your loot" instead of "Embark on a risky but exciting journey."
2. [uniqueness] Add 1-2 sentences after the first paragraph that explicitly contrast Undeads from standard BR: e.g., "Unlike other battle royales, you choose to fight as human survivors or reanimated undead, each with distinct tactics and progression paths."
3. [feature_communication] Expand the human vs. zombie faction explanation in GAMEPLAY FEATURES with concrete ability or role examples (e.g., "Humans use precise gunplay and tactics; Zombies leverage strength and regeneration") to justify the feature's uniqueness.
4. [audience_targeting] Add a closing sentence in the short description or opening paragraph targeting the specific player: "For tactical survivors who value skill, resource management, and permadeath consequences over casual action."

Related guides

• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.
• Steam page optimisation — Capsule, copy, screenshots, tags — the full Steam page conversion stack.

Steam app ID: 2664670 · Tags: Action, Battle Royale, Top-Down Shooter, Multiplayer, Zombies