Underplayed Gems

Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness (2023)

Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness cover
Developer
Indiesruption
Publisher
Blowfish Studios
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 198 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a bleak, tense exploration through a grim circus tragedy where every shadow hides a threat.

darkpsychological horrormysterysurrealtenseatmosphericretro pixel graphicsstory rich

What players say

Players enjoy the creepy atmosphere and story about grief after a circus fire, but they split on the puzzles and pacing. Some find the puzzles silly and the backtracking tedious. The stress and stamina systems add tension, though running can feel frustrating. Several note the ending feels rushed.

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Screenshots

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