This Way Madness Lies

Turn-based RPG about magical girls fighting through Shakespeare-inspired worlds

Zeboyd Digital Entertainment LLC · Released Nov 10, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 162
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Feb 13, 2023
Minimum PC: HD 405; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is This Way Madness Lies?

This single-player, 2D comedy JRPG follows Imogen, a high school drama club leader who battles Nightmare forces in dimensions based on Shakespeare's plays. You fight turn-based battles using multi-character team abilities, spend time with friends, and stage plays for the community.

For you if...

+you prefer short RPGs you can finish in a few sessions
+you enjoy silly dialogue and theatrical references

Not for you if...

−you want open-ended exploration instead of a linear adventure
−you prefer serious stories with deeply developed characters

What players say

86% of 162 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical combat and soundtrack. Some find battles overly complicated or repetitive, while recent reviews continue to report a backstage save bug that can corrupt saves and block progress.

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This Way Madness Lies system requirements

Minimum: HD 405, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 32-bit
Processor: Intel Atom X7-Z8750
Graphics: Intel HD 405 Graphics 600 MHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: Best viewed in 1080p

Does This Way Madness Lies have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does This Way Madness Lies run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does This Way Madness Lies use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam