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MADNESS: Project Nexus

Third-person beat 'em up with guns, gore, and arena combat

GIBBING TREE, LLC · Released Sep 29, 2021

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 18K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 93 in 30 days
Players
155
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Sep 29, 2026
Minimum PC
512MB memory
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is MADNESS: Project Nexus?

A third-person run-and-gun beat 'em up set in the Madness universe, where you shoot, stab, and brawl through groups of enemies. The campaign follows antiheroes infiltrating guarded facilities and cult-filled tunnels while uncovering Project Nexus; it supports solo or four-player local co-op, while the solo Arena mode centers on a custom fighter, skill progression, weapon building, and enemy waves.

For you if...

  • +you like fast, gory combat mixing guns and melee
  • +you want a wave-based arena with character progression
  • +you want local co-op campaign play with friends

Not for you if...

  • −you want nuanced melee rather than button-mashing combat
  • −you need online campaign co-op instead of local play
  • −you avoid graphic gore and dismemberment

What players say

97% of 17,792 reviews are positive · 92% of 93 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the combat, Arena mode, and campaign story. Common complaints focus on incomplete controller and local co-op input support, unhelpful tutorials, awkward weapon pickups, and companion AI that can cause falls or softlocks. Some players also find Arena mode repetitive or grind-heavy.

Players over time

▼ -46% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 244 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026155
Nov 6, 202694
Nov 5, 202695
Nov 4, 202699
Nov 3, 202672
Nov 2, 202697
Nov 1, 2026125
Oct 31, 2026150
Oct 30, 202696
Oct 29, 202688
Oct 28, 202688
Oct 27, 2026112
Oct 26, 2026116
Oct 25, 2026190
Oct 24, 2026156
Oct 23, 2026139
Oct 22, 2026135
Oct 21, 2026139
Oct 20, 2026122
Oct 18, 2026187
Oct 17, 2026206
Oct 16, 2026182
Oct 15, 2026161
Oct 14, 2026164
Oct 13, 2026174
Oct 11, 2026217
Oct 10, 2026197
Oct 9, 2026173
Oct 8, 2026152
Oct 7, 2026181
Oct 6, 2026174
Oct 4, 2026244
Oct 3, 2026222
Oct 2, 2026189
Oct 1, 2026209
Sep 30, 2026174
Sep 29, 2026177
Sep 27, 2026226
Sep 26, 2026203
Sep 25, 2026172
Sep 24, 2026127
Sep 23, 202692
Sep 23, 2026137
Sep 22, 2026125
Sep 21, 2026131

How many players finish MADNESS: Project Nexus?

26% of Steam players have unlocked «Story Victory», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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MADNESS: Project Nexus system requirements

Minimum: 512MB memory, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Dual Core 2.0GHz
Graphics
512MB memory or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

Processor
AMD 3.7GHz
Graphics
1GB memory or better
Memory
12 GB RAM

Does MADNESS: Project Nexus have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does MADNESS: Project Nexus 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
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
52
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does MADNESS: Project Nexus 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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