Painted In Blood

Early access since Oct 2025

Trapped in the haunting realm of an artist's twisted nightmare, engage in intense combat with grotesque enemies and monsters, experience unpredictable horror events that unfold dynamically, seamlessly blends classic retro FPS elements with modern elements.

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $9.99

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Evaluation

Painted In Blood entered Steam Early Access on October 23, 2025, with Chapter I available at launch. The game is a story-driven first-person shooter structured around chapters, with the full experience planned across multiple releases. On December 17, 2025, the developer (MadCraft) officially announced that Chapter 2 is in active development, describing it as a continuation of the protagonist's story with a darker tone and more intense experience. This was backed up by a screenshots update on July 23, 2026 and a gameplay preview video on July 24, 2026, both specifically showcasing Chapter II content — including new weapons, new enemy types, a new ability, and a named level called "The Sycamore Remembers." These are the most recent developer communications on record. The developer has also been actively maintaining the game since launch, shipping multiple feature patches and bug fixes through December 2025 and into early 2026. The store page explicitly states the game "is currently in development." Chapter II has not yet been released and no release date has been announced. The game remains in Early Access with confirmed additional story content still to come.

Evidence

Developer posted a Chapter II gameplay preview video showcasing a massive battle in a named level ('The Sycamore Remembers'), featuring new weapons, a new ability, and new enemy types.

news post · Jul 24, 2026 source content planned

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Developer posted a Chapter II screenshot update showing multiple new environments and content under development.

news post · Jul 23, 2026 source content planned

high

Media

Details

Developer

MadCraft

Publisher

Perp Games

Achievements

—

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Painted In Blood is currently in development.

Painted In Blood is a story-driven first person shooter with retro aesthetics and modern gameplay elements. Sets in a dark fantasy world, with horror elements and unpredictable events, constantly challenging player's combat and observation skills.

A Love Letter To All My Beloved FPS Games

With 30 years single-player FPS gaming history, I created this game with my whole life's passion, I want to use this game to express my love to the FPS genre, let you adventure through a strange world full of dangers, imagination and excitement; kill eerie monsters from your weirdest dreams with badass weapons. Finally, to realize my creative vision as an artist to the interactive medium.

Game Features

Immersive Single-Player Campaign:

Experience a linear and focused single-player campaign with intense combat actions in favor of a tightly-paced journey rich in atmosphere and excitement.

Vivid And Atmospheric Environment:

Painted In Blood utilizes a dark and gritty aesthetic to create a deeply immersive world. Environments not only boast distinct tones and settings but also employ visual storytelling techniques to enhance player experience.

Dynamic Psychological Horror:

Inspired by the creator's childhood curiosity of the unknown, Painted In Blood features a dynamic sanity system that alters gameplay and visuals based on your actions. Brace yourself for unexpected horror events triggered by your performance and mental state.

Unrelenting Combat:

Encounter a bestiary of unique enemy designs, each with distinct behaviors. Master the art of combat as you adapt to the challenges posed by mixing different enemy types.

High-Fidelity Pixel Art:

Painted In Blood pushes the boundaries of pixel rendering. Imagine a world where technology embraced 2D sprites, resulting in a visual style that blends classic aesthetics with cutting-edge technology of today.