Painted in Blood Enters Early Access This October

Painted in Blood, the horror-themed FPS from MadCraft, is heading to Steam Early Access on October 23, 2025. A new trailer showcases the game’s mix of fast-paced shooting, grotesque enemies, and a twisted dreamlike atmosphere set in the mind of a deranged artist.

The game’s standout mechanic is its sanity system, which dynamically alters both gameplay and visuals depending on player actions. Performance, choices, and mental state affect encounters in real time, creating an unpredictable loop where survival demands more than just sharp aim.

MadCraft describes the game as a blend of old-school retro FPS action with modern design twists. Players can expect fast combat with waves of monsters, unexpected horror sequences that evolve differently each run, and a constant tension between sanity and aggression.

Your mental state and performance will need to be kept firmly in check to survive the onslaught of unrelenting combat.

Painted in Blood’s setting leans heavily into surreal horror, trapping players inside the corrupted world of a nightmarish artist where shifting environments and disorienting visuals reinforce its sanity-driven design. With Early Access, MadCraft aims to refine balance, add content, and gather player feedback while continuing to expand the game’s systems and story.

Painted in Blood will be available exclusively on PC via Steam at launch.