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Maniac: Hunt or Be Hunted

Maniac is a multiplayer survival horror where every match is a deadly game of predator and prey. One player becomes the relentless Murderer, while up to four others play as desperate Victims, trapped inside cursed locations with no way out.

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Key Features

  • Asymmetrical multiplayer horror (1 Murderer vs up to 4 Victims)
  • Tense, atmospheric environments built for stealth, pursuit, and ambush
  • Scavenge for traps and weapons to fight back
  • Dynamic stamina and flashlight system to increase tension
  • Fear-reactive world: flickering lights, distant whispers, and eerie sounds
  • Supports up to 5 players (multiplayer only)

Locations

  • The House — a seemingly ordinary home hiding horrific secrets
  • The Abandoned Mansion — a decaying estate where shadows never leave

Gameplay

  • Murderer hunts with melee attacks, victim detection, and a lock-on ability
  • Victims can run, crouch, set traps, use a limited flashlight, and scavenge weapons

Note

  • Multiplayer only (no bots or solo mode yet)
  • Early in development — feedback is welcome!
StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows
Release date 33 days ago
Authorvindiem
GenreSurvival
Made withUnity
Tags3D, Dark, escape, Funny, Horror, Indie, Ludum Dare 57, maniac, Multiplayer
Average sessionAbout a half-hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse
AccessibilityConfigurable controls
MultiplayerAd-hoc networked multiplayer
LinksSteam, Steam, Discord

Purchase

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ManiacInstaller.exe 263 MB

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