The Walking Dead

Telltale Games adapts the hugely popular comic book series from Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, adding their signature narrative spin.

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This 23-episode zombie saga is the perfect weekend binge for Walking Dead fans

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Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal) and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) walk through the woods at night, guns in hand, in a still from The Walking Dead season 2 episode “Better Angels”
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The Walking Dead
Graphic Adventure
Horror
Systems
PlayStation-1 phone transparent
Released
April 24, 2012
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Telltale Games
Publisher(s)
Telltale Games, Skybound Games
Engine
Telltale Tool
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
PC Release Date
April 24, 2012
Nintendo Switch Release Date
August 28, 2018
Genre(s)
Graphic Adventure, Horror
Platform(s)
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, Mobile
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

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