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Penarium

by Self Made Miracle

2015
84% positive
408
$1.99
Steam

About This Game

Penarium is set in a sinister circus arena, where contestants, much like Gladiators of old, are forced to entertain a sadistic crowd. In this frantic 2D arena arcade game, you take on the role of our quirky antihero; Willy who, to survive, is forced to run, jump and avoid an array of killer death-traps. Succeed and Willy will become the Champion of Penarium. Fail and he will die in a most horrendous way, much to the delight of the baying crowd.

Guide poor Willy through this evil madness in single player and 2 player local COOP and Competitive modes. Every kid wants to go to circus but no kid wants to die in one.

Feature List


  • 3 Arenas
  • 4 Game Modes
  • Campaign mode featuring 30 challenges
  • Arcade mode featuring over a dozen of unlockable power-ups
  • COOP and VS local multiplayer
  • Online leaderboards
  • Dark comical dialogue and cutscenes

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User Reviews

Positive343
Negative65
Overall84% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 9/22/2015
Developer: Self Made Miracle
Publisher: Team17 Digital Ltd
Price: $1.99

Platform Support

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