Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead Free Download


Game Overview

An apocalyptic cataclysm has happened… more precisely, all of them did, all at once. Within the last few years, riots and wars shook the Earth, devastating its population, and finally, the grid has completely collapsed. As if that weren’t enough, there are zombies?! Evil mushrooms!? Giant hornets?! You’ll need to make the best of things and figure out a way to survive. In this expansive survival RPG, you’ll have to find or craft tools, kill monsters, gather allies, build your home base, grow crops, and survive a world that grows ever harsher around you. Find a working vehicle and use that to explore the wasteland of New England! Who was the mysterious “XEDRA” that left artifacts around the dying world, and how are they connected to the cataclysm? Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is the epitome of a modern roguelike: with turn-based play and a RPG-like skill progression system, it hearkens back to the classics of the genre while building on them in unexpected ways. The depth of this game will surprise you, with a cleverly-designed inventory system, the ability to drive vehicles on land or water, well-written NPCs with their individual stories, and more. The scope of Cataclysm is unparalleled in the genre, thanks to a dedicated community that works to create this game collaboratively, as we have for over ten years.

  • Complex and diverse enemies from ever-mutating legions of the undead, to giant insects, to existential horrors from between worlds.
  • Unparalleled vehicle building and customization system.
  • Immersive, exquisitely detailed crafting system covering everything from smithing and soldering to keeping your sourdough starter fed.
  • Build almost anything you can imagine, from a wattle-and-daub shelter in the woods to a tower of reinforced concrete and living alien resin.
  • Populate your base with NPC allies that help you craft and keep you company.
  • Explore one of the most detailed and immersive skill and proficiency systems in any RPG.
  • Ever expanding content, with new major updates released regularly.
  • Challenging, rewarding game balance that forces you to evaluate every step, or pay the price. You’ll soon see why most of the world’s population is dead!

Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
  3. Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
  4. Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.

Download Links

Download the full version of the game using the links below.

 

🛠 Easy Setup Guide

  • Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies.
  • Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
  • Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
  • Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
  • Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
  • Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.

❓ Need More Help?

Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.

System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10

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