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Rogue AI mascots have taken over a once-happy theme park. Blast through deadly attractions, rescue your girlfriend, and survive the chaos in this weirdly fun top-down shooter — now with a playable demo!

2025ActionIndie5.99 USDWindowsby XXIV
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Frequently asked about Mad Carnival

How much does Mad Carnival cost?
Mad Carnival is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Mad Carnival?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mad Carnival are wonShot, Project CUBE, Bullet Hell Monday: Black.
Who developed Mad Carnival?
Mad Carnival was developed by XXIV.

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