Moons Of Madness

Moons of Madness is a cosmic horror game set at Trailblazer Alpha, a Mars research outpost built in secret after scientists identify an intelligent signal from the planet. You play Shane Newehart, an engineer who has not been told about the signal. His immediate duty is to keep the outpost running until a transport ship arrives with a replacement team.

As the base’s systems fail, the greenhouse fills with strange mist and Shane’s crewmates do not return from an EVA mission. He also begins seeing and hearing things that may be visions or hallucinations, while isolation and paranoia are heightened by supernatural elements and cosmic horror.

Gameplay and features

• Maintain the outpost: Address obstacles involving computers, electrical systems, rovers and solar panels as you work around the Mars base’s malfunctioning systems.
• Explore beyond the base: The activity extends outside Trailblazer Alpha, where you can explore the darker side of Mars.

Frequently asked questions

What is Moons of Madness about?

It follows engineer Shane Newehart at a Mars research outpost, where he is initially unaware of an intelligent signal discovered by scientists. His routine duty to keep the base running becomes complicated by failures and unsettling experiences.

What does Shane do at Trailblazer Alpha?

Shane is responsible for keeping the outpost running until the transport ship Cyrano arrives with a new team to take over his duties. The work involves overcoming obstacles with computers, electrical systems, rovers and solar panels.

What kinds of places can players explore?

Players navigate a functioning Mars base and can also go beyond the outpost to explore the darker side of Mars.

What creates the horror in Moons of Madness?

The game combines isolation and paranoia with supernatural elements and cosmic horror. Shane experiences visions and monstrous apparitions that make him question what is real.