Mauled

Shooter· Third-Person Shooter· PvE· Action

Released Apr 2022

Mauled is a Free-To-Play indie TPS by a solo developer. Fight relentless hordes alone or in online Co-op across varied maps. Collect tiered weapons, trigger tactical traps, and upgrade your character's stats as the difficulty rises round after round. Survival is your only goal.

72% positive · 102 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Mauled is a free-to-play third-person shooter developed by a solo developer, released on April 29, 2022. It received gameplay and UI updates throughout 2022, with the last patch arriving on December 7, 2022. That update addressed player feedback and made all characters available for free. On July 9, 2026, the developer posted an announcement — but it was not about Mauled. Instead, it announced a Steam Playtest for a new, separate game called Mauled Horde (App ID 4421540), described as "the next chapter in the Mauled series." The developer is seeking feedback on that new project ahead of its own release. This announcement confirms the developer has moved on to a sequel rather than continuing to update the original Mauled. No new content, patches, or roadmap for Mauled itself has been communicated. The original game appears to have concluded its update cycle with the December 7, 2022 patch, and the focus has shifted entirely to the follow-up title.

Evidence

Developer announced a Steam Playtest for Mauled Horde, a new separate game described as 'the next chapter in the Mauled series.' No new content for the original Mauled was mentioned.

news post · Jul 9, 2026 source development ending

high

Developer returned from a break, made several gameplay and UI improvements based on player reviews, and made all characters free to play. This is the last update posted for the original Mauled.

news post · Dec 7, 2022 source content shipped

medium

Media

Details

Developer

Elements Games

Publisher

Elements Games

Achievements

—

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

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About this game

Mauled is an indie Third-Person Shooter that blends arcade action with tactical cooperation. Battle through diverse environments against brutal monster waves using a mix of firearms, activatable traps, and purchasable upgrades. Whether playing solo or in online Co-op, prepare for a scaling challenge that will test your reflexes to the limit.

Game Features

Survive endless waves of monsters emerging from dimensional portals in a high-stakes battle for survival.
Solo or Co-op: Play solo or team up with friends for a fast-paced, seamless online cooperative experience.
Strategic Citadels: Visit Citadels to purchase new weapons, activate tactical traps, and unlock character improvements.
Expanded arsenal: Discover and wield a wide variety of weapons, ranging from common tiers to powerful legendary finds.
Environmental Hazards: Turn the tide of battle by triggering map-based traps to wipe out entire hordes at once.
Epic Boss Encounters: Face intense periodic boss battles, each accompanied by a unique and immersive soundtrack..

Story

The fabric of reality has fractured. Dimensional portals now scar the landscape, bleeding endless waves of monstrous entities into a world on the brink of total collapse. As one of the last defenders standing, you are the only barrier between survival and extinction. Your mission is simple but suicide: contain the invasion, face the escalating horrors, and hold the line against the darkness. With every wave, the threat grows stronger and the portals yield more terrifying secrets. How many rounds can you endure before the void finally claims what remains?

About Elements Studio

Mauled is a passion project developed entirely by a solo developer dedicated to creating an evolving and visceral combat experience. Being a one-man team allows me to stay deeply connected to the game’s vision and its players. I am fully committed to delivering regular updates, refining the gameplay loop, and expanding the world of Mauled based directly on community feedback and player experiences.

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