Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness

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In Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness , discover a story full of mystery and pain where every shadow hides a twisted secret or vicious threat, and no one is safe from tragedy. Experience the chilling story of a 1920s freak circus that burned to the ground, and the grotesque quest to found the circus anew.

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Developer:
Indiesruption
Publisher:
Blowfish Studios
Engine:
MonoGame
Release date:
16 October 2023
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (124)

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Description

In Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, discover a story full of mystery and pain where every shadow hides a twisted secret or vicious threat, and no one is safe from tragedy.



Experience the chilling story of a 1920s freak circus that burned to the ground, and the grotesque quest to found the circus anew. Follow the tormented Oliver Mills as he struggles to survive and escape.



Fall into the evocative pixel art, envelop yourself in the all-encompassing sound, and be enthralled by rich dialogue.

Features

  • A twisting, psychological horror tale with an unforgettable ending
  • Puzzle-solving elements and survival mechanics
  • A labyrinthine mansion of over 50 locations
  • Enchanting pixel art and dazzling 2D lighting system

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel i5 Quad-Core
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
Intel HD 4000
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
2 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

Internet Explorer
Not recommended | 02 Dec 2023
8.1h played

I'm unsure as to how I feel about Vlad Circus. The art is absolutely stunning, the music and atmosphere is amazing, the diary was a nice inclusion, and for the first half of the game, i think the puzzles are spot-on. I

Helpful: 24
Bardim
Not recommended | 16 Nov 2024
6.9h played

The game is definitely worthwhile. The dialogues aren't text-heavy, and visually everything looks good. However, by the end of the playthrough, things take a turn for the worse, and the negatives start to outweigh the

Helpful: 15
Gord10
Not recommended | 04 Mar 2024
6.7h played

My feelings are mixed. + Loved the premise, pixel art, atmosphere. Captivating. + Mental illness is a hard topic to make a horror game keeping it tasteful. Vlad Circus does this great. + Loved the game mechanics like

Helpful: 15
Gergo4961
Recommended | 19 Feb 2024
4.0h played

Beware, it's a ~2.5 hour game with a rushed, crappy ending for 20€. Feels like they ran out of budget towards the very end or something. BUT if you are looking for a fun journey while not paying too much attention to

Helpful: 11
pakopaco
Recommended | 01 Feb 2025
17.2h played

Es un gran juego, me gusta mucho en arte. Hay veces que te pierdes y no sabes que hacer, pero en parte de eso se trata, pensar como resolver algunos acertijos. Gran diseño de personajes y el argumento me gustó. El final

Helpful: 0
TheImpaler
Recommended | 02 Mar 2024
9.5h played

The game was great! Retro looking, simple but enjoyable, mystery with horror...it had it all. Until the end, when things got a little tedious and sad. Not sad in a "this game is bad" way, but emotionally SAD. Sort of a

Helpful: 4