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'''Zeekerss''' is an [[indie developer]] most notably known for creating the popular, early access co-op survival horror game, [[Lethal Company|''Lethal Company'']].

{{Infobox person

| name = Zeekerss

| occupation = Indie Game Developer

| notable_works = Lethal Company

| website = https://twitter.com/ZeekerssRBLX

}}

== Early Life ==

Zeekerss’ real name has yet to be publicly known. Zeekerss probably cares about maintaining privacy and separating their online persona from their real-life activities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=L |first=Nikola |date=2023-12-09 |title=Who is Zeekerss, the Developer of Lethal Company? |url=https://primagames.com/tips/who-is-zeekerss-the-developer-of-lethal-company |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Prima Games |language=en-US}}</ref>

Zeekerss started creating content on ''[[Roblox]]'' at the age of 9, initially making humorous videos before transitioning to horror maps like "Dark Mansion" at 10.<ref name=":0">{{Citation |title=The Story Of A Roblox Developer Turned Indie Icon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th5RiXnRt8A |access-date=2023-12-23 |language=en}}</ref> Zeekerss later transitioned to [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]] and [[itch.io]], releasing "Silent Dark" in 2016, a 3D horror game nominated for best single-player game. In 2020, Zikas released games like "Drive Home" and "Steals," gaining recognition for his unique art style. "It Steals" became his first game on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] with a distinctive visual identity.<ref name=":0" />

== Lethal Company ==

On October 23, 2023, Zeekerss released [[Lethal Company|''Lethal Company'']]. ''[[Lethal Company]]'' has received critical acclaim on the [[E-commerce|online storefront]] [[Steam (service)|Steam]], topping the platform's Global Top Seller list. The game has 100,000 concurrent players as of November 29, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=published |first=Jordan Gerblick |date=2023-11-21 |title=Steam's new viral co-op horror hit has 30,000 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews and 100,000 peak players, rivaling Call of Duty, PUBG, and Apex Legends |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/steams-new-viral-co-op-horror-hit-has-30000-overwhelmingly-positive-reviews-and-100000-peak-players-rivaling-call-of-duty-pubg-and-apex-legends/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=gamesradar |language=en}}</ref>

Although still in [[early access]] and not officially released, Zeekerss has shared on the official game page - “I plan to finish it within 6 months. With that said, it will remain early access until I'm satisfied with it. This depends on players' reactions to it and how I feel about it myself.”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lethal Company on Steam |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966720/Lethal_Company/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Games ==

=== Steam Games ===

* Welcome To The Dark Place (To be announced)

* [[Lethal Company]] (2023)

* The Upturned (2022)

* Dead Seater (2021)

* It Steals (2020)

== References ==

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