Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness

Psychological horror adventure following a clown after a circus fire

Indiesruption · Published by Blowfish Studios · Released Oct 16, 2023

As of Oct 28, 2026: -66% right now, $6.79

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 139
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Oct 20, 2023
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness?

You play Oliver Mills in a 2D psychological horror adventure set in the 1920s, amid plans to rebuild a circus destroyed by fire. You explore a maze-like mansion, solve puzzles, and try to survive threats while searching for an escape.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow horror driven by characters and dialogue

Not for you if...

−you prefer straightforward puzzles with clear hints
−you want frequent combat rather than exploration and puzzles

What players say

88% of 139 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, music, atmosphere, and character writing. They frequently criticize backtracking made worse by limited inventory space and short sprints. Several also describe the ending as rushed or disappointing.

Screenshots and trailer

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Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5 Quad-Core
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Does Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Spanish - Latin America.

Does Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness 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