# MANDAGON

> 2016 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q114735931](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114735931)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mandagon

## Summary  
Mandagon is an indie platform video game released on 4 August 2016. It is a single‑player title that runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS and is distributed digitally through Steam and itch.io.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date:** 4 August 2016 (Steam)【source】  
- **Genre:** Platform game【source】  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player video game【source】  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows and macOS【source】  
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution via Steam and itch.io【source】  
- **Developer/Publisher:** Distributed by Steam and itch.io (indie)【source】  
- **Language:** English【source】  
- **Indie status:** Classified as an indie game【source】  
- **Steam Application ID:** 461560 (covers both Windows and macOS)【source】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is Mandagon?  
**A:** Mandagon is a platform‑style video game that focuses on single‑player gameplay.  

### Q: On which operating systems can I play Mandagon?  
**A:** The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS.  

### Q: Where can I purchase or download Mandagon?  
**A:** It is available for digital download on Steam and itch.io.  

### Q: When was Mandagon originally released?  
**A:** The game was released on 4 August 2016.  

### Q: Is Mandagon part of a larger franchise or series?  
**A:** No, Mandagon is a standalone indie title.  

## Why It Matters  
Mandagon exemplifies the modern indie development model, where small teams can create polished platform experiences and reach global audiences through digital storefronts. By supporting both Windows and macOS, the game maximizes accessibility for PC gamers. Its release on major distribution platforms such as Steam and itch.io demonstrates how indie titles can achieve visibility without traditional publishing deals. As a single‑player platformer, Mandagon contributes to the diversity of the genre, offering players a focused, narrative‑free experience that emphasizes skill and level design. The game’s presence across multiple gaming databases (RAWG, IGDB, Speedrun.com, etc.) underscores its integration into the broader video‑game ecosystem, making it a reference point for researchers studying indie game distribution and cross‑platform releases.

## Notable For  
- **Cross‑platform release:** Available on both Windows and macOS.  
- **Digital‑only distribution:** Sold exclusively through Steam and itch.io.  
- **Indie platform genre:** Recognized as an indie platform game with single‑player focus.  
- **Comprehensive identifier coverage:** Listed in numerous game databases (RAWG, Steam, IGDB, Speedrun.com, etc.).  
- **English‑language release:** Primary language of the game is English.  

## Body  

### Development and Release  
- Mandagon was published as an indie title on 4 August 2016.  
- The game’s primary language is English.  

### Platforms and Distribution  
- **Operating systems:** Microsoft Windows and macOS.  
- **Digital storefronts:** Distributed via Steam (Steam Application ID 461560) and itch.io (URL: https://blindsky.itch.io/mandagon, numeric ID 149481).  
- **Distribution format:** Digital distribution only; no physical media.  

### Gameplay and Genre  
- Classified as a **platform game**—players navigate levels, avoid obstacles, and overcome challenges typical of the genre.  
- Designed for **single‑player** experiences; no multiplayer modes are listed.  

### Technical Details  
- **Software engine:** Identified by Wikidata as Q63966 (specific engine name not provided).  
- **Identifiers across services:**  
  - RAWG ID: *mandagon*  
  - IGDB ID: *mandagon*  
  - Speedrun.com ID: *mandagon*  
  - Steamgriddb ID: 11496  
  - PCGamingWiki ID: Mandagon (P9675 = 37146)  
  - Others: HowLongToBeat 39071, Gamespot mandagon, etc.  

### External References and Cataloguing  
- The game appears in multiple catalogues:  
  - **Lutris**, **Mod DB**, **GOG Dreamlist**, **GamesMeter**, **GamerProfiles**, **Internet Game Database**, **VGList**, **GamersGlobal**, and **CanYouRunIt**.  
- These listings provide additional metadata such as genre tags, platform support, and community statistics.  

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*All information is drawn exclusively from the provided source material.*

## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. Mod DB
4. GameSpot
5. Lutris database
6. Q124398839
7. GamesMeter.nl
8. GOG Dreamlist