Maniac Mansion
Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...
- Released
- 1987
- Developer
- Lucasfilm Games
- Platforms
- 2 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 0.04 GB
What is Maniac Mansion?
Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 5 October 1987 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lucasfilm Games |
| Publisher | Lucasfilm Games |
| Platforms | Nintendo Entertainment System, Steam Deck |
| Genres | adventure video game, point-and-click adventure |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q240143, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Maniac Mansion received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 0.04 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 21 most recent negative Steam reviews of Maniac Mansion on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Maniac Mansion
24 games overlap with Maniac Mansion on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Grim Fandango and Deponia.
Common questions about Maniac Mansion
What platforms is Maniac Mansion on?
Maniac Mansion is available on Nintendo Entertainment System, Steam Deck. It first released in 1987.
How much does Maniac Mansion cost?
$5.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Maniac Mansion?
88% of 226 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Maniac Mansion work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Maniac Mansion as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Maniac Mansion download?
0.04 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Maniac Mansion?
Maniac Mansion was developed by Lucasfilm Games and published by Lucasfilm Games.