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Megabonk
Developervedinad
Publishervedinad
EngineUnity
PlatformsMicrosoft Windows
Linux
ReleaseSeptember 18, 2025
GenresRoguelike
Survival game
ModeSingle-player

Megabonk is a 2025 roguelike survival game developed and published by solo developer vedinad.[1][2] Described as a 3D "survivors-like" game inspired by titles such as Vampire Survivors, it features procedurally generated maps, automatic combat against hordes of enemies, and character progression through randomized upgrades.[3] The game was released for Microsoft Windows and Linux on Steam on September 18, 2025.[4]

Gameplay

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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.[5] Experience gems collected from defeated enemies allow players to level up and select from random upgrade offers, enabling synergistic builds.[6] Movement mechanics include sliding, jumping, and speed boosts for enhanced mobility and combat depth.[7] 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.[8]

Development

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Megabonk was developed single-handedly by vedinad using the Unity engine over one year, launching on September 18, 2025, despite advice to delay release.[9][10] A demo was available prior to launch.[11]

Reception

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Megabonk received "Very Positive" reviews on Steam, with 41,120 user reviews (94% positive).[12] 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.[13]

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.[14][15][16] GamesHub awarded it 4/5, lauding the refreshing 3D take and overpowered builds while criticizing repetitive challenges, difficulty spikes, and "memey" humor.[17] Lords of Gaming scored it 8.5/10, highlighting its tension, soundtrack, and character variety.[18]

Commercially, Megabonk was a major success, selling over one million copies in two weeks and peaking at 88,500 concurrent players on Steam.[19] It was recommended by Palworld developer John 'Bucky' Buckley as an example of a fun game to play.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  2. ^ "Megabonk is a new indie hit on Steam. The game's sales have surpassed one million copies". Game World Observer. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  3. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  4. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  5. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  6. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  7. ^ "Megabonk Just Cemented Itself As One Of My Favourite Games Of The Year". TheGamer. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  8. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  9. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  10. ^ "Megabonk is a mega success selling 1 million in 2 weeks, after being repeatedly told to delay it". GamingOnLinux. 2025-10-07. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  11. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  12. ^ "Megabonk". Steam. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  13. ^ "Megabonk Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  14. ^ Harry Alston (2025-10-03). "Megabonk Just Cemented Itself As One Of My Favourite Games Of The Year". TheGamer. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  15. ^ "Megabonk Review: it's mega tough and mega grindy, but it's also mega good". Rogueliker. 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  16. ^ Dylan Pamintuan (2025-10-08). "So I Tried… Megabonk". GameGrin. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  17. ^ Joel. "Megabonk Review: Meme Gags Dampen Excellence". GamesHub. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  18. ^ "Megabonk Review: A Bonk-tastic 3D Bullet Heaven". Lords of Gaming. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  19. ^ "Megabonk is a new indie hit on Steam. The game's sales have surpassed one million copies". Game World Observer. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  20. ^ "Palworld dev advises players to stop defending games online and play them instead: "Pop open Megabonk or something and just have fun"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
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