RPGIs THE MADMAN worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action roguelike players who want weapon-based combat against groups of enemies
- Players who enjoy science-fiction adventures involving space travel and giant monsters
- Players who want a combat-focused game with captives to find and assist
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-led game with extensive character or dialogue detail
- Players looking for a slow-paced experience centered on exploration or crafting rather than combat
- Players seeking a town-management or survival-crafting loop
Our take on THE MADMAN
Instead of keeping its action roguelike premise in one setting, the game moves its mercenary from a train crossing harsh terrain into space. Its combat-focused journey also includes giant monster encounters and captured mercenaries who need help.
What is THE MADMAN?
Play as a mercenary who leaves a train crossing harsh terrain and heads into space.
The game is an action roguelike focused on fighting groups of enemies, with giant monsters encountered in space. Weapons found during the adventure range from grenades to other types of weaponry. The journey also includes captured mercenaries who need help. The vendor frames the trip as a search for adventure, with combat against enemies and monsters as its central activity.
How THE MADMAN plays
- 01Weapon Variety
- The arsenal includes grenades and other weapons encountered during the journey.
- 02Captured Mercenaries
- Some captives found in space need assistance.
- 03Giant Monsters
- The adventure includes encounters with large creatures in space.
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THE MADMAN: platforms & release
Is THE MADMAN worth it?
It is worth it if: action roguelike players who want weapon-based combat against groups of enemies. Skip it if: players seeking a story-led game with extensive character or dialogue detail.
Where can I download THE MADMAN?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens THE MADMAN's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is THE MADMAN on?
Windows only.












