
Early Access
Yes, but updates are hit or miss. Last updated 20 days ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
MADHOUSE is a horror action RPG where chibi characters slash and blast enemies in blood-soaked combat. Explore a dreary open world in the story campaign, or fight friends in the chaotic local 4-player versus mode. With retro pixel art and punk horror grit, it delivers macabre, thrilling action.
Oct 1, 2026 · Patch note
MADHOUSE Celebrates One Year in Early Access! (opens in new tab)
Check out this video to see what I've been working on! One Year Anniversary To celebrate one year since MADHOUSE launched into Early Access on Steam, I'm releasing the game's biggest update since the conclusion of Act 1! Story Mode Overhaul In this update you'll see some very noticeable changes to the Story Mode, with improved graphics, a bigger world, and…
Oct 1, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25589013
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
May 25, 2026 · Patch note
ACT 1 FINISHED!! (opens in new tab)
Here it is -- the huge story update that completes the first act of MADHOUSE, and brings the first half of the game to its epic conclusion! There's too many changes to list, so just play the game and see for yourself! Enjoy :)
Mar 16, 2026 · Patch note
MARCH MADNESS: MORE VS CONTENT! (opens in new tab)
Inferna Joins the Versus Roster! Use her CHARM ability to take control of your opponents, forcing them to attack allies, walking them into traps, or burning up their ammo! Her melee attack is a whip that drains stamina with her passive ability, WEAR OUT. She's definitely a lot of fun to play with, so I hope you'll give her a shot! Jump Into the Junkyard! In…
Feb 1, 2026 · Patch note
Hello MADHOUSE community! I'm still working on the next chapter update for the Story campaign, with a planned release in late May 2026. In the meantime, I plan to stick to this schedule of releasing content for Versus each month until that mode is complete, also coincident with late May 2026. This month's update introduces a new character, Clyde , an eye gu…
MADHOUSE last posted a patch note 20 days ago (Oct 1, 2026: MADHOUSE Celebrates One Year in Early Access! (opens in new tab)).
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is irregular (45/100). 6 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Gaps between updates are uneven.
No. It shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days, though updates are hit or miss.
MADHOUSE: 6 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 61 days. The chart shows the last 12 months, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 1 |