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MADHOUSE

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65%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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MADHOUSE is a single player and multiplayer open world hack and slash game with a horror theme. It was developed by Paul Hubans and was released on October 1, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Madhouse is a horror action RPG where chibi characters slash and blast enemies in blood-soaked combat. Explore a dreary open world in the story campaign, or fight friends in the chaotic local 4-player versus mode. With retro pixel art and punk horror grit, it delivers macabre, thrilling action.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
story4 positive mentions
  • MADHOUSE delivers a charming retro horror experience with pixel art, 90s nostalgia, and a creepy synth soundtrack that perfectly captures the old-school horror vibe.
  • The multiplayer Versus mode is highly praised for its fast-paced, chaotic, and fun combat with a wide variety of unique characters, allowing exciting and strategic gameplay with friends.
  • The developer’s passion shows through a well-crafted story mode with challenging boss battles, engaging narrative, and creative level designs that blend exploration and classic horror themes.
  • The story mode is still in Early Access and can feel incomplete with some rough edges that could deter players seeking a polished single-player experience.
  • The single-player combat can be quite difficult, which might frustrate some players despite adding to the gameplay's challenge.
  • The exploration is somewhat limited without extensive side quests, which may feel restrictive for those expecting a more open world adventure.

  • story

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    22% positive mentions, 78% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story mode is highly praised for its engaging, mature horror-themed narrative that fearlessly delivers its plot without compromise. Despite being in early access and partially incomplete, it offers enjoyable character backstories, challenging boss battles, and a well-structured adventure with exploration and puzzles. Overall, players find the story mode compelling, fun, and one of the standout aspects of the game.

    • “From the art and the music to the story itself, this game is a rare treasure!”
    • “The story isn't afraid to put something in it either; it'll tell the story it wants to tell without toning it down or babying you into liking it, it'll just full on hit you with what it wants to happen, and it's really great for that!”
    • “From the maps, story, puzzles, characters, to just all of it, the story mode is one of the best times you'll ever have!”

  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 77% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music, crafted by Pale Death, perfectly complements its nostalgic, eerie 80s horror vibe with creepy synths, creating an immersive atmosphere hailed as a standout feature. Collaborative custom tracks enhance the experience, earning the soundtrack high praise and a perfect rating.

    • “A mixture of SNES style and light Souls-like gameplay with music by Pale Death hitting me just right.”
    • “It’s a perfect homage to classic horror movies—think VHS grain, creepy synth soundtrack, and that unsettling 80s vibe that gets under your skin.”
    • “No other sound fits this game more than his, and I'd check out some of Pale Death's other music too!”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines SNES-style mechanics with light Souls-like elements, enhanced by fitting music from Pale Death. It features well-crafted arenas, each with unique themes and mechanical gimmicks, adding depth and variety to the experience.

    • “A mixture of SNES-style and light Souls-like gameplay with music by Pale Death hitting me just right.”
    • “I was impressed with the amount of bespoke details in each arena, which are based around a unique theme and mechanical gimmick.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's 8-bit graphics enhance its creepy atmosphere by encouraging players to use their imagination, effectively delivering a nostalgic yet genuinely intense and terrifying experience.

    • “The 8-bit graphics somehow make it even creepier, letting your imagination fill in the blanks just like the old days.”
    • “Don’t let the simple visuals fool you—there’s real heart (and terror) in here.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is vibrant and continuous, featuring naturally funny moments and quirky characters that add charm as you explore diverse locales. It keeps the experience lively with back-to-back comedic events, blending action and humor seamlessly.

    • “It's just full of funny moments that happen naturally and back-to-back; there's really no down-time when you're scrambling for items from chests and seeing someone get exploded across the map at the same time.”
    • “It makes you feel powerful dashing through the various locales like suburbs, sewers, a military base, a carnival, and you can meet a bunch of funny weirdos along the way.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for being tense, moody, and genuinely unsettling, effectively immersing players in a captivating and intense experience.

    • “The atmosphere is chef's kiss—tense, moody, and genuinely unsettling at times.”
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MADHOUSE is a open world hack and slash game with horror theme. Common tags for MADHOUSE include indie, exploration, pixel graphics, early access, retro and others.

MADHOUSE is available on PC and Windows.

MADHOUSE was released on October 1, 2025.

MADHOUSE was developed by Paul Hubans.

MADHOUSE has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked MADHOUSE for its story.

MADHOUSE is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Death Trash, Cat Quest II, Relic Hunters Legend, Streets of Rogue, Kingdom of Night and others.