Action

Source of Madness

Single PlayerMultiplayer

3.2

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 11, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCNintendo

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PCNintendo Switch

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About this game

Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Grotesque art direction creates a dark, oppressive atmosphere.
Procedural encounters produce unpredictable battles.
Acolytes, spells, and upgrades support combat build experimentation.
Strange enemy designs provide distinctive creature variety.

Cons

Crowded encounters make combat awkward and imprecise.
Runs and environments become repetitive over time.
Enemy behavior is frequently erratic during fights.
High difficulty is amplified by awkward controls and chaotic encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Source of Madness

Single PlayerMultiplayer

3.2

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 11, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PCNintendo

Show all 2 versions ▾

PCNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Grotesque art direction creates a dark, oppressive atmosphere.
Procedural encounters produce unpredictable battles.
Acolytes, spells, and upgrades support combat build experimentation.
Strange enemy designs provide distinctive creature variety.

Cons

Crowded encounters make combat awkward and imprecise.
Runs and environments become repetitive over time.
Enemy behavior is frequently erratic during fights.
High difficulty is amplified by awkward controls and chaotic encounters.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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1 wildcard pick included — a deliberate change of pace, with the reason shown on the card.

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Why it matches

Play through repeated runs
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Good match

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Why it matches

Play through repeated runs

Good match

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Dungreed

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Play through repeated runs

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Play through repeated runs
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Play through repeated runs
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