Mayhem Brawler
Released Aug 2021
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
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All announced content has been released
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Steam $3.99 $19.99 −80%
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Evaluation
Mayhem Brawler launched on August 19, 2021 and received three major post-launch updates over its first two years: the Air Supremacy update (November 23, 2021), the Wolfpack update adding the She Wolf character and new modes (February 17, 2022), and finally the Witchcraft update (May 23, 2023), which added the Alley Witch character and Boss Mayhem mode.
The developer was explicit in both their pre-release diary (March 17, 2023) and the Witchcraft update notes themselves (May 23, 2023) that this was the final major update for the game. In their own words: "Our latest and last major update for Mayhem Brawler is here" and "Mayhem Brawler was released a little more than one year ago and we finally feel it is complete and reached its full potential." They confirmed their entire team would shift focus to the sequel, Mayhem Brawler II: Best of Both Worlds.
Since then, developer activity on this game has been limited to a single maintenance patch on March 28, 2025, addressing minor bugs following a Steam Daily Deal promotion — consistent with a completed title receiving occasional compatibility upkeep, not new content development. The developer's energy has clearly moved to the sequel, which launched a Kickstarter campaign in February 2025 and has a Steam demo available.
The only DLC listed is the original soundtrack, released September 30, 2021. No additional DLC has been announced or listed as unreleased. The game is complete as of the Witchcraft update on May 23, 2023.
Evidence
Witchcraft update explicitly described as 'our latest and last major update for Mayhem Brawler.' Developer states the game 'is complete and reached its full potential' and confirms the team will focus solely on the sequel going forward.
Pre-release diary for the Witchcraft update announces it as 'the final update' for Mayhem Brawler, stating 'Mayhem Brawler is finally completed' after three major post-launch updates.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Hero Concept
Achievements
31
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
TO PROTECT AND SERVE
While answering a routine call on a patrol, Dolphin, Star, and Trouble -the most popular officers of the super-powered law enforcement agency, Stronghold- find themselves in a sequence of events that will alter the fate of the entire city.EXCESSIVE FORCE
Let’s get one thing straight; if you ever think that a day in the life of a super-powered law enforcer is easy, you couldn’t be more wrong, as there are greater threats than street gangs in urban fantasy-themed Mayhem Brawler. Using your arsenal of combos and special abilities, you and your co-op teammates should make life miserable for those super-powered criminals, fend yourself from the fury of werewolves, resist the hexes of street wizards and confront the megacorp led by vampire houses that enforce their goons to do their dirty deeds.THE MAYHEM UNIVERSE
Comic book-inspired hand-drawn backgrounds and frame-by-frame animations coupled with a kick-ass soundtrack will deliver a jolt of adrenaline to your controller. With the choices you make, you will shape the flow of the story and finally reach one of the three different endings in the Mayhem Brawler universe, where each corner has a story to tell.GAME FEATURES
- A fresh take on classic 90s-style beat 'em ups.
- Offline co-op mode that supports up to 4 players.
- Ability to alter the game flow with player-led decisions.
- Fully voice-acted story experience and 11 different language options for subtitles.
- 3 unique endings based on the player’s choices.
- Unique combat mechanics.
- 5 playable characters against 30 mobs, including 12 unique bosses.
- Hand-drawn comic book-inspired art, frame-by-frame animated characters, and a rocking soundtrack.
- Your admission ticket to the limitless universe of Mayhem.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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