Dead Ground is an action RPG and strategy game from developer and publisher Shotx. It presents procedurally generated levels and randomized loot, including guns, skills, and augments. Players manage their base, upgrade it, and utilize hero units alongside placed towers for defense. The game incorporates permadeath and boss fights.

The core gameplay loop involves strategic tower placement and hero deployment in a fast-paced environment. Random events and the acquisition of new heroes and artifacts allow for further game customization. Dead Ground blends action and strategy mechanics within a rogue-like framework.