From Press Release:
STOCKHOLM — MARCH 19, 2025 — Paradox Arc and XperimentalZ Games announced today that their party-based roguelike dungeon crawler, Escape the Mad Empire, will launch into Early Access on April 22 for PC via Steam. The game will be available for $17.99/£14.99/€17.49. Eager players can try out the free demo on Steam right now.
The Early Access release of Escape the Mad Empire brings a lot of content for players to explore. Choose from 13 unique hero classes, each armed with a wild array of skills and abilities, and outfit them with powerful gear, including (but not limited to) swords, shields, armor, and legendary pieces like the Heavy Helmet of Mindf*ckery!
Venture through a procedurally generated world spanning nine diverse biomes, packed with relentless enemies, fearsome bosses, and challenging mini-bosses. Take advantage of the tactical pause feature to instantly execute coordinated combos for devastating effect. Back at the home base, build incredible machines to recruit, upgrade, and restore heroes, as well as buy, craft, identify, and enchant gear to strengthen the party.
Overview of Early Access features:
- 13 hero classes with a wide range of over-the-top skills and abilities
- Hundreds of insane items and equipment
- Real-time gameplay with instant-attack on pause combat system
- A plethora of challenging foes
- An upgradable home base where to recruit, train and equip heroes
- A procedural map made of nine biomes through which to make your escape
- Plenty of quests, bosses, mini-bosses and story events
- A ‘points’ based difficulty system which trades difficulty for more rewards
- A vast array of tactical elements, like surface effects, cover, flanking, status effects, etc.
Escape the Mad Empire features a unique blend of CRPG, traditional roguelike, management, and action RPG elements. While it shares similarities with other games in the genre, it brings a whole new flavor with an intense, deep, challenging and rewarding tactical experience.
