
Maniac
A downloadable horror for Windows
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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.
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!
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows |
Release date | 33 days ago |
Author | vindiem |
Genre | Survival |
Made with | Unity |
Tags | 3D, Dark, escape, Funny, Horror, Indie, Ludum Dare 57, maniac, Multiplayer |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | Configurable controls |
Multiplayer | Ad-hoc networked multiplayer |
Links | Steam, Steam, Discord |
Purchase
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ManiacInstaller.exe 263 MB
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Development log
- Devlog #4 — Steam Page Live, Stats & Next Steps!36 days ago
- Devlog #3 – Flashlight, Cooldowns & Fear69 days ago
- Devlog #2 - Full Beta Version84 days ago
- Devlog #1 – Beta Version & Future Plans94 days ago