Gameplay
Megabonk is a third-person roguelike survival game in which players navigate procedurally generated 3D maps with verticality, fighting waves of enemies and bosses while automatically attacking. Experience gems collected from defeated enemies allow players to level up and select from random upgrade offers, enabling synergistic builds. Movement mechanics include sliding, jumping, and speed boosts for enhanced mobility and combat depth. [1] The game offers 20 unlockable characters with unique abilities, over 70 items, and 240 quests. Meta-progression is achieved through "Silver" currency earned via challenges to permanently unlock content.
Reception
Megabonk received "very positive" reviews on Steam. [3] On Metacritic, it holds a user score of 8.3/10 based on 61 ratings, though no Metascore is available due to insufficient critic reviews. [4]
Critics praised the game's addictive gameplay loop, innovative 3D perspective with vertical movement, satisfying build-crafting, and high replayability, often comparing it favorably to Vampire Survivors. [1] [5] GamesHub awarded it 4/5, lauding the refreshing 3D take and overpowered builds while criticizing repetitive challenges, difficulty spikes, and "memey" humor. [6] Lords of Gaming scored it 8.5/10, highlighting its tension, soundtrack, and character variety. [7]
Commercially, Megabonk was a major success, selling over one million copies in two weeks and peaking at 117,336 concurrent players according to SteamDB. [8] [9] It was recommended by Palworld developer John 'Bucky' Buckley as an example of a fun game to play. [10]
Megabonk was nominated for "Best Debut Indie Game" at The Game Awards 2025, but vedinad withdrew, believing the game did not qualify, stating that he has "made games in the past under different studio names". [11] [12]
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