Madshot

Side-scrolling roguelite shooter with acrobatic combat inside Cthulhu

Overflow · Published by 505 Pulse, 505 Games · Released Jul 18, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 226
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jul 26, 2023
Minimum PC: HD 5750; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Madshot?

Madshot is a single-player roguelite shooter about invading Cthulhu after summoning otherworldly forces in pursuit of eternal life. You dodge, flip, and wall-jump while shooting through successive areas, killing enemies to charge portals that grant rewards and open the way forward. Across runs, you combine weapons, sidearms, upgrades, and ultimate abilities while facing multi-phase bosses.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast action that keeps you moving
+you like dark fantasy settings and grotesque monsters

Not for you if...

−you dislike repeating areas across roguelite runs
−you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer

What players say

79% of 226 reviews are positive

Players praise the art, music, and fluid combat. Some find the amount of content limited and the longer-term grind repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

Madshot system requirements

Minimum: HD 5750, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or Later
Processor: Intel i5 or Later
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space

Does Madshot have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Madshot run on Steam Deck?

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

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Madshot 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