Adventure · 1982
Deadline
Deadline is an interactive fiction computer game published by Infocom in 1982. Written by Marc Blank, it was one of the first murder mystery interactive fiction games. Like most Infocom titles, Deadline was created using ZIL, which allowed the easy porting of the game to popular computer platforms of the time such as…
Key facts
- Released
- 31 December 1982
- Genre
- Adventure · Puzzle
- Length
- ≈ 8 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Infocom
- Publisher
- Commodore Electronics Ltd.
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1982 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
- ≈ 8h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Deadline?
Expect about 8 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Deadline with friends?
No, Deadline is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Deadline on?
Deadline is available on PC.
What games are like Deadline?
In the same spirit: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Case of the Golden Idol and Device 6.
