- Story: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 73 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 20 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 278 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 185 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Character dialogue leans into period-inspired language without becoming overly dense, and the overarching mystery of the Maddening provides enough intrigue to propel you forward.
"This game is hugely stylish, the combat is satisfying, the characters are unique, and the circus management isn't the drag everyone says it is."
The overall production values reflect careful craftsmanship, with a polished interface and readable combat visuals that support the strategic nature of the gameplay.
The soundtrack reinforces this atmosphere with moody orchestral pieces that occasionally give way to lively performance tunes during circus shows.
The Steampunk Circus theme is a great aesthetic, the characters are imaginative, and the different classes of character are distinct enough for you to know what you are dealing with at any moment;
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Should I buy it now?
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The lowest we've tracked is $4.99.
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