Fight for a fallen kingdom in a dark fantasy adventure which blends classic combat with modern mechanics
Indie developer SECRET MISSION has released the demo for Mad King Redemption, its upcoming beat ’em up that combines classic combat with roguelite elements. The demo gives players an early taste of the game’s unique blend of classic Golden Axe-style combat and modern roguelite mechanics inspired by games like Dead Cells and Hades, which saw it take the silver medal at the 2025 VeryBigIndiePitch at the PGConnect Game Expo in Dubai.
After heroes have fallen from grace and the world has fallen to the whims of the Mad King, players are challenged to fight for redemption while wielding the forbidden magic that corrupted their realm. Masterfully weaving the button-mashing madness of arcade brawlers with modern roguelite progression loops, wrapped up in a stunning 2.5D pixel art, the Mad King Redemption demo showcases the game’s core mechanics, including the pivotal encounter with the Mad King himself, setting the tone for the twisted journey ahead.
Key Features Available in the Mad King Redemption Demo:
- Enjoy classic beat ’em up combat with modern roguelite progression
- Come face-to-face with the Mad King in unique ways each run
- Build a fearsome warrior by mastering multiple ability systems which combine passive buffs, unique hero skills and randomised forbidden powers
- Fight as multiple hero classes with unique special abilities
Jacopo, co-founder and lead developer at SECRET MISSION, said: “We wanted to create something that would make players feel like they’re back in the golden age of arcade beat ’em ups, but with the depth and replayability that modern gamers expect”.
Mad King Redemption will release in Early Access on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) and Xbox in Q1 2026, with localization planned for 17 languages at launch. Play the demo for free now ahead of Steam Next Fest on October 13 and wishlist the game today.
