The House of the Dead is a classic rail shooter video game released for the Sega Saturn in 1998. Developed by SEGA, it places players in a zombie-infested environment where they must shoot their way through hordes of the undead. As special agents Thomas Rogan and 'G', players embark on a mission to save Rogan's fiancée, Sophie, and stop the diabolical experiments of Dr. Curien. The game is renowned for its fast-paced action, horror elements, and challenging gameplay, and has spawned several sequels and a successful arcade franchise.