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Romeo Is a Dead Man

Romeo Is a Dead Man is a 2026 action-adventure video game developed and published by Grasshopper Manufacture.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Romeo Is a Dead Man is a 2026 action-adventure video game developed and published by Grasshopper Manufacture. It follows Romeo Stargazer, an FBI Space-Time special agent who travels across spacetime to hunt criminals and search for his missing girlfriend, Juliet.

Gameplay

The game is a third-person action-adventure title built around combat and progression through chapters. Coverage describes it as featuring melee and gun-based combat in a single-player structure.

Premise

Romeo Stargazer is revived after a near-death event and recruited into the FBI Space-Time Police. He travels through multiple universes to hunt criminals destabilizing reality while searching for Juliet.

Development and release

Romeo Is a Dead Man was developed and published by Grasshopper Manufacture. It launched in February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

Reception

Early coverage highlighted the game's unusual tone, surreal presentation, and eccentric sci-fi style. The title was frequently described as weird, violent, and distinctive within Grasshopper Manufacture's catalogue.

Key facts

  • Released in February 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
  • Single-player action-adventure game with melee and gun combat.
  • Players control Romeo Stargazer, an FBI Space-Time special agent.
  • Story involves traveling across spacetime to find Juliet.
  • Developed and published by Grasshopper Manufacture.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Romeo Is a Dead Man?
It is a single-player action-adventure video game with science-fiction and surreal horror elements.
Who developed Romeo Is a Dead Man?
Grasshopper Manufacture developed the game and also published it.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Romeo Stargazer, an FBI Space-Time special agent known as Dead Man.
What platforms is it on?
It was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
What is the story about?
Romeo travels across spacetime to stop fugitives and restore stability while searching for Juliet.

References

  1. Gaming Age — https://gaming-age.com/2026/02/launch-trailer-or-music-video-romeo-is-a-dead-man-gets-weird-as-it-launches-on-pc-and-consoles/
    Supports: Release on PC and consoles; premise involving Romeo Stargazer and spacetime pursuit.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_Is_a_Dead_Man
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release date, platforms, genre, and protagonist details.
  3. Steam — https://www.steampowered.com/app/3050900/ROMEO_IS_A_DEAD_MAN/
    Supports: Developer, genre, release timing, and single-player third-person action-adventure description.
  4. Grasshopper Manufacture — https://romeo-is-a-dead-man.grasshopper.co.jp/en/
    Supports: Official premise and character role as an FBI Space-Time special agent.