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| Megabonk is 20% off on Steam until December 17. |
If you’ve spent any time browsing Steam’s trending page lately, you’ve likely seen Megabonk—a game with a ridiculous name, explosive visuals, and a player review score that borders on the unbelievable. This frenetic roguelite isn’t just another Vampire Survivors clone; it’s a clever, third-person evolution of the formula that has captured the hearts of over 80,000 players. And now, for the first time since its release, it’s on sale.
What Is Megabonk?
At its core, Megabonk follows a familiar and satisfying loop. You choose from a roster of wildly designed characters and dive into randomly generated levels filled with swarms of enemies. True to the Survivors-like genre, your attacks occur automatically. Your job isn’t to aim, but to strategically move, dodge, and collect a torrent of gear, weapons, and upgrades to craft the most overpowered build possible. Picking the wrong synergies or falling behind in your scaling can quickly lead to a run’s end as enemy waves become increasingly relentless. And true to the roguelite formula, defeat means starting over from scratch, armed with a little more knowledge for next time.
What Makes It Different? The Third-Person Punch
The defining twist of Megabonk is its camera. It abandons the standard top-down view for a dynamic third-person perspective. This simple shift fundamentally changes the feel of the action. The chaos feels more immediate, the dodges more tense, and the spectacle of screen-filling particle effects more immersive. It takes the compulsive “just one more run” hook of the genre and injects it with a fresh dose of intensity.
The game also deepens the build-crafting through its 20 uniquely designed characters. Each isn’t just a visual swap; they come with their own inherent strengths, weaknesses, and starting gear, adding a significant layer of strategy and replayability. While the auto-attack and progression will feel instantly familiar to fans, the level design and overall pacing have more in common with fast-paced action roguelikes like Risk of Rain.
You can experience this chaotic fusion for yourself by checking out Megabonk on Steam.
Critical & Player Acclaim: "An Absurd, Charming, Yet Potent Evolution"
This clever fusion hasn’t gone unnoticed. The game earned a stellar 9 out of 10 from major outlet Destructoid. Their review praised it as “an absurd, charming, yet potent evolution of the Survivors-like formula,” while noting that, like many roguelites, late-game randomness can occasionally lead to frustration.
The real story, however, is told by players. On Metacritic, it holds a strong User Score of 8.2. Even more impressive is its near-perfect standing on Steam. Based on more than 80,000 user reviews, a staggering 95% are positive—a level of acclaim that very few games ever achieve.
Get It on Sale Now for Steam Deck
Megabonk is the work of solo developer vedinad and is normally a steal at its base price of around $10. For a limited time, it’s an even better deal.
For the first time ever, Megabonk is discounted by 20% on Steam. Until December 17, you can pick up this innovative and wildly popular roguelite for just under $8—its lowest price to date according to SteamDB.
A perfect bonus for players on the go: the game is fully Steam Deck Verified, meaning it runs smoothly on Valve’s handheld. You can grab a Steam Deck to play it anywhere, available on Amazon.
If the combination of addictive Survivors-like progression, intense third-person action, and overwhelming player praise sounds like your next obsession, now is the perfect time to dive into the chaos of Megabonk.