A downloadable game for Windows

Schismo's Sideshow - Alpha Demo

A hand-drawn action roguelite with white-knuckle gameplay.

Enter a strange circus tent where nothing is quite what it seems.

Can you survive Schismo's new attraction?


Inputs

Movement - WASD

Shoot - Left Mouse

Marble Abilities - Shift

Stamp Ability - Right Mouse

Pause - Esc

Toggle Fullscreen - F

Mute Music - M


We want your feedback!

New features and content are getting added all the time, and we want your feedback! Comments and ratings are highly appreciated, and every question on our feedback form is optional ;) 

https://forms.gle/q9PCeTa9DCShwLyJ8


What's Next?

The game is still in alpha, so certain basic features are still being implemented. Stay tuned to see what we add next. You can find us on Discord, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter!

Download

Download
Schismo's Sideshow v0.11.1.zip 392 MB

Install instructions

Extract the contents of the zip file wherever you want, then open the folder "Schismo's Sideshow <version>" and run sideshow.exe

We are a new developer, so you may see a warning from Windows about the application having an unknown publisher. If you trust us, just click "More info" to run the game anyways.

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Comments

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(+3)

I love the game mix of isaac and NT. With an artstyle that fuses tasty planet double fine and old 30's/40's circus ads. I how flavorful the ui but I do think their could be a tity tutorial for the ui. That or a more mechanical/obvious ui.

(+2)

Thanks for playing! Your feedback has been awesome; you really know your stuff!

(+3)

This is actually pretty dope. Was expecting something like Vampire Survivors but it's something else... not passive whatsoever. Opening a... sac is nerve wracking. Especially the mosquitos. I'm still trying to figure out the best approach with them.

The art is easy on the eyes too. Top down like Darkwood but without the horror trappings. Obviously made by hand. 

Excited to see where this goes!

Thank you for playing the demo!

(+4)

Hey! This is pretty cool so far! The art style is pretty cool. The game could definitely be something good. 

Some game juice would be good, screenshake, some better sfx, etc. 

The main issue I have with the gameplay is it's pretty hard, and I don't feel like I'm in control. The moment to moment is the same thing without variation at the moment. Powerups in the middle of gameplay would make it feel better to me. I wasn't able to beat the first level after a handful of tries. I personally didn't run into any bugs though. I think this is definitely on the right track, and you have a great start so far. Definitely looking forward to more updates!

(+1)

Thanks for playing, and for all the great feedback!

The game does have upgrades and active abilities, which will be much more noticeable in the next update. Shoot the black and white triangles and you'll be off to the races!

(+3)

Ohhhh that's what that was! I'll play it again with that in mind this weekend!

(+3)

Pretty cool game! Got overwhelmed by bugs. Good time