the first stand type game
Hold the left mouse button.
Do not move the mouse.
How long can you stand it?
OVERVIEW
Death Standing is the first of its kind 'Stand' type of game, where the player has to do nothing but hold still for as long as possible.
It's also the future of esports.
STANDING is no longer something you can only enjoy ALONE.
You may now stand with your FRIENDS, LOVED ONES, and PLATONIC WORK-ONLY COLLEAGUES through local and online co-op.
IN THIS HARDCORE MEDITATIVE CHALLENGE.
YOU MUST DO THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT OTHER GAMES HAVE BEEN METICULOUSLY DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU DO.
THE MACHINE WANTS YOUR ATTENTION.
IT WANTS YOU MOVING FROM ONE THING TO THE NEXT.
BUT YOUR MIND IS STILL YOURS.
PROVE YOURSELF IN THE GRAND STAND.
PROVE HER SHE SHOULDN'T HAVE GHOSTED YOU.
PROVE THE UNABOMBER WRONG.
THE NEVERENDING, UNREGULATED PURSUIT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IS COMPLETELY FINE.
YOUR ATTENTION SPAN IS NOT DAMAGED.
YOU ARE STILL IN CONTROL.
STAND UP FOR YOURSELF.
IT'S YOU WHO CONTROLS THE CALVES.
How long can you stand it?
PRO CIRCUIT: The Grand Stand
A seasonal ranked ladder where the world's top players compete for a share of the prize pool.
Season ZERO began with the launch of the game on 05.06.2026 and runs until 23:59 UTC 31.10.2026.
01
Competition Format
The Grand Stand is a seasonal ranked competition based on verified leaderboard performance.
Only eligible leaderboard records achieved during the active season period will be considered
for rewards.
02
Season Rewards
At the conclusion of each season, the top three eligible players will receive a percentage
of Eligible Net Revenue generated by DEATH STANDING during that season's revenue period.
"Eligible Net Revenue" means the net revenue actually received by the developer from Steam for DEATH STANDING sales attributable to the applicable season, after Steam's platform fee, refunds, chargebacks, and other deductions applied by Steam. The reward amount will be calculated after the developer receives the applicable Steam payment.
The developer may provide estimated reward amounts before final calculation. Estimates are non-binding and may change based on Steam's final payment.
- 1st place: 5% of Eligible Net Revenue
- 2nd place: 3% of Eligible Net Revenue
- 3rd place: 2% of Eligible Net Revenue
"Eligible Net Revenue" means the net revenue actually received by the developer from Steam for DEATH STANDING sales attributable to the applicable season, after Steam's platform fee, refunds, chargebacks, and other deductions applied by Steam. The reward amount will be calculated after the developer receives the applicable Steam payment.
The developer may provide estimated reward amounts before final calculation. Estimates are non-binding and may change based on Steam's final payment.
Official Rulebook
00
Eligibility
Participation is not valid where prohibited by law. Participants are responsible for
determining whether they are legally permitted to participate and receive payment under the
laws of their country of residence, and the developer may refuse or void participation where
applicable law would make this unlawful.
Participants under the age of majority in their jurisdiction may participate but must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to enter and to receive any reward. The developer may require confirmation of parental/guardian consent before issuing payment to a minor.
Participants under the age of majority in their jurisdiction may participate but must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to enter and to receive any reward. The developer may require confirmation of parental/guardian consent before issuing payment to a minor.
01
Eligible Game Mode
Only records achieved by playing CALMMAXXING mode in Single-Player, as tracked on
the game's official Single-Player leaderboard, are eligible for The Grand Stand
consideration.
Records achieved through other modes, unofficial versions, modifications, or external tools are not eligible.
Records achieved through other modes, unofficial versions, modifications, or external tools are not eligible.
02
Leaderboard Requirement
To be eligible for season reward consideration, players must finish within the top 200 positions
of the official leaderboard at the end of the season. Placement within the top 200 does not
guarantee a reward — only the top three players who meet all eligibility, verification, and
submission requirements will receive season rewards. Players outside the top 200 will not be
considered.
If two or more players are tied for a rewarded position, the developer will resolve the tie by random draw. The developer may conduct this draw in any format, including as a livestreamed event.
If two or more players are tied for a rewarded position, the developer will resolve the tie by random draw. The developer may conduct this draw in any format, including as a livestreamed event.
03
Record Verification
Any record submitted for The Grand Stand consideration must be accompanied by a continuous,
unedited recording of the complete attempt from start to finish.
The recording must clearly demonstrate:
The recording must show the game window and the player's hand/mouse interaction at the same time. The camera angle must allow verification that the player's physical contact with the mouse is maintained for the duration of the attempt. The developer will assess submitted recordings reasonably and in good faith. Recordings with missing footage, cuts, edits, or unclear mouse interaction may be rejected.
- No visible use of cheat software, macros, automation tools, external assistance, or on-screen indicators of modified game files
- The complete leaderboard-record attempt, including the final result
- The player's hand physically touching the mouse throughout the attempt
- The use of a physical mouse as the input device (touchpads, simulated mouse inputs, or other alternative input methods are not permitted)
- The mouse cursor visible on screen throughout the attempt
The recording must show the game window and the player's hand/mouse interaction at the same time. The camera angle must allow verification that the player's physical contact with the mouse is maintained for the duration of the attempt. The developer will assess submitted recordings reasonably and in good faith. Recordings with missing footage, cuts, edits, or unclear mouse interaction may be rejected.
04
How to Submit
Submission details, including the official submission form and required materials, will be
published on the DEATH STANDING website ahead of each season's end.
Submissions will generally require your Steam ID, a link to or upload of your verification recording, and a way to contact you.
Players selected for season rewards will be contacted exclusively through the Steam account associated with their qualifying leaderboard record, as this is used to verify that the claimant is the record holder. Contact is considered made once a friend request and/or message has been sent to that Steam account, whether or not it is accepted or read.
Information submitted in connection with The Grand Stand may be used as reasonably necessary to administer the competition and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Submissions will generally require your Steam ID, a link to or upload of your verification recording, and a way to contact you.
Players selected for season rewards will be contacted exclusively through the Steam account associated with their qualifying leaderboard record, as this is used to verify that the claimant is the record holder. Contact is considered made once a friend request and/or message has been sent to that Steam account, whether or not it is accepted or read.
Information submitted in connection with The Grand Stand may be used as reasonably necessary to administer the competition and comply with applicable legal obligations.
05
Season Submission Window
Players have seven (7) days after the official end of a season to submit verification
materials for their qualifying record.
Failure to submit required verification within this period may result in the record being excluded from reward consideration.
If a reward is not claimed, is forfeited, or a winner is disqualified, the developer may award it to the next eligible player or retain it. The developer is not obligated to award an unclaimed reward.
Failure to submit required verification within this period may result in the record being excluded from reward consideration.
If a reward is not claimed, is forfeited, or a winner is disqualified, the developer may award it to the next eligible player or retain it. The developer is not obligated to award an unclaimed reward.
06
Fair Play
Players must compete using legitimate gameplay methods.
The following may result in disqualification:
The following may result in disqualification:
- Automation, macros, scripts, bots, or artificial input methods
- Modified game files or unauthorized software
- Leaderboard manipulation or fraudulent submissions
- Misrepresentation of another player's performance
07
Revenue Share Payments
Payments will generally be issued within ninety (90) days after the developer receives the
applicable Steam payout, subject to verification and normal payment processing.
Winners are solely responsible for reporting and paying any taxes owed on rewards they receive. The developer reserves the right to request tax information from a winner where required by law before issuing payment.
The developer may withhold payment if payment cannot be legally or practically completed, including where required information is not provided or payment cannot be processed.
Payments will be made using a mutually workable payment method. If no reasonable payment method is available, the developer may withhold payment as described above.
Winners must provide requested payment information within thirty (30) days of being contacted as described in Clause 04.
Winners are solely responsible for reporting and paying any taxes owed on rewards they receive. The developer reserves the right to request tax information from a winner where required by law before issuing payment.
The developer may withhold payment if payment cannot be legally or practically completed, including where required information is not provided or payment cannot be processed.
Payments will be made using a mutually workable payment method. If no reasonable payment method is available, the developer may withhold payment as described above.
Winners must provide requested payment information within thirty (30) days of being contacted as described in Clause 04.
08
Developer Rights and Disputes
The developer reserves the right to review records, request additional verification,
disqualify invalid submissions, correct leaderboard errors, and modify competition rules
for future seasons.
The developer is not responsible for delays or inability to administer the competition caused by events outside its reasonable control, including platform outages, payment processor failures, legal restrictions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Decisions regarding leaderboard eligibility, record verification, and disqualification are final.
Participation in The Grand Stand does not create an employment relationship, partnership, agency relationship, or ownership interest in the game or its revenue.
The developer is not responsible for delays or inability to administer the competition caused by events outside its reasonable control, including platform outages, payment processor failures, legal restrictions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Decisions regarding leaderboard eligibility, record verification, and disqualification are final.
Participation in The Grand Stand does not create an employment relationship, partnership, agency relationship, or ownership interest in the game or its revenue.
09
Rule Updates
Rules may be updated between seasons. The rules applicable to a season are the rules published
at the start of that season unless otherwise required for fairness, security, or legal reasons.
The developer may discontinue The Grand Stand, or decline to run future seasons, at any time and for any reason. Discontinuation does not affect rewards already earned for a completed season.
The developer may discontinue The Grand Stand, or decline to run future seasons, at any time and for any reason. Discontinuation does not affect rewards already earned for a completed season.
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Governing Law
These rules are governed by the laws of Poland, without regard to conflict of law principles.
The Grand Stand Rulebook. Official rules subject to future updates.
ROADMAP
Here's what's planned for Death Standing.
DEATH STANDING PRO CIRCUIT: SEASON ZERO
The fabric of esports is going to change forever.
Introducing The Grand Stand: a seasonal leaderboard-focused competitive league that pays out a revenue share of DEATH STANDING sales to the baby holders on the top of the standings.
DEATH STANDLE
A daily standing challenge to spice up your stand routine.
DEATH GAMBLING
Any respectable esport needs to have a thriving gambling scene, else why are you even competing?
MY DEATH CAN'T BE THIS CUTE: The Pregnant Death Standing Before Me Was Astonished by THE VOID BABY
I recognize that many new players were disappointed coming into DEATH STANDING. That the game forces you to stand against Death.
This goes completely against my design principles of giving the player full agency.
This short visual novel mode will provide an alternative way to beat Death: through courtship.
DEATH STANDING: THE DIGITAL BOARD GAME
Have you ever noticed that board games are usually played while sitting?
THE VOID
How long can you stand yourself?
NON FUNGIBLE BABIES - THE 90'S ARE BACK?!
Every DEATH STANDING player has asked themselves the same question - what happens to the baby after each run?
This update will aim to answer that & provide you with souvenirs that could become your retirement plan.
Never let a good baby go to waste!
(these will not be actual nfts, do those even exist still?)
I Was a NEET With No Future, But Then I Discovered Death Standing on Steam?!
I've received many a letter, talking about y'all's experience with DEATH STANDING and its positive impact on your life.
This short visual novel will aim to symbolize each and everyone of youse's journey with standing.
September 2027
To those who've beaten the game - you already know what it is!
I'll have more to share soon. Thanks for standing by!