Underplayed Gems

Maniac (2024)

Maniac cover
Developer
Transhuman Design
Publisher
Skystone Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Racing, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,852 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A chaotic, arcade-style sandbox where you cause mayhem, hijack vehicles, and blast through bullet-hell waves with dark humor.

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What players say

Players love the chaotic, top-down GTA-style action and addictive gameplay loop, though many find it shallow and short. Controller support has issues, forcing some back to keyboard. Players split on value, with some calling it a fun few minutes and others spending hours.

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