Drudge is an indie developed by Writegg, released 15 January 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Drudge is
Drudge is an indie game developed by Writegg and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are a slave. A collar with three lights hangs around your neck: each one fades and shocks you for mistakes or disobedience. Your life is quotas: sorting waste, growing food, and expeditions into lower levels with zombies. Earn, unlock passages, buy gear, and seek a path to freedom.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Drudge launched on 15 January 2026, within three weeks of Hytale, Cairn, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Mio: Memories in Orbit.
Released around the same time: Hytale, Cairn, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Mio: Memories in Orbit.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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When did Drudge come out?
Drudge was released on 15 January 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
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