- Mad King Redemption is featured at Steam Next Fest.
- This beat 'em up is inspired by games like Dark Souls.
- Play the demo before it's released on mobile devices
This time next week, Steam Next Fest will be in full swing, showcasing a large number of developers and their games. When it comes to mobile devices, Steam is not the place for this, but – if you want to keep up with upcoming releases – you can often find demos that will eventually appear on mobile devices as well. This is what we see with our 2nd place winner at the Very Big Indie Pitch in Dubai, who received a prize for Mad King: Redemption.
This 2.5D pixel beat-em-up combines classic fighting styles with roguelike elements and really resonated with our judges. And we think it has a lot of potential, which can be seen in this demo. In Mad King Redemption, you fight for redemption against the Mad King (hence the name) using forbidden magic. There are many different ability systems that allow you to combine passive buffs and hero skills, as well as the occasional forbidden ability, to create a hero you'll need to rely on to defeat your enemies.
The goal of SECRET MISSION, the developers of Mad King Redemption, was to create a game that would take players back to the golden age of arcade beat-em-ups while maintaining the depth and replayability that modern gamers have come to expect from their video games.
Mad King Redemption plans to launch first on PC and consoles in early access in early 2026, with a mobile version of the game planned to release around the second half of that year. SECRET MISSION focuses on gamepad support, which is the highlight of the mobile version, so that players can get a real button-mashing experience.
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