Ever since Vampire Survivors set the world alight, the Steam storefront has been flooded with imitators. While many have vied for our attention, few managed to convert curiosity into actual Concurrent Players. Enter 'Megabonk', which launched on the 19th and has been smashing expectations, boasting over 80,000 Concurrent Players and proving that it has the sales to back up the hype.

Megabonk climbed to the upper echelons of Steam's global charts upon release and has stubbornly held its ground amidst industry titans for nearly two weeks. This momentum has sent its Concurrent Players count soaring; starting at a modest 3,000 on launch day, it hit 82,031 as of October 1, officially eclipsing the 77,000 peak set by the genre's pioneer, Vampire Survivors. It’s also sitting pretty with a 'Very Positive' rating, backed by 12,288 reviews and a 94% approval rate.

At its core, the gameplay loop—slaughtering endless waves of foes and upgrading your arsenal—is familiar territory for any fan of the genre. What sets it apart is the leap from flat 2D to a 3D environment, complete with hills and inclines. It’s not just about walking anymore; you’re expected to jump and exploit the terrain to survive. Plus, let's be honest, playing as a skeleton on skates is exactly the kind of cheeky charm we need.

The community consensus seems to be that it's a delightful cocktail of Vampire Survivors and Risk of Rain 2, with enough weapon variety to keep you glued to the screen. Players are already clamouring for future content updates, though some have pointed out that the difficulty spike between stages 2 and 3 is a bit brutal, and the character and item balancing could use a polish.

Elsewhere, the full release of Final Fantasy Tactics-Ivalice Chronicles has claimed the number two spot, earning a 'Very Positive' reception. Meanwhile, the autumn sale has clearly done the heavy lifting for titles like Sons of the Forest, Dead by Daylight, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2, which are all jostling for position in the charts.

In the daily peak Concurrent Players charts, Borderlands has slipped to 16th place with 88,664 players. Three weeks in, it seems the ongoing optimisation grumbles are taking a toll on its longevity. On the brighter side, Stardew Valley saw a surge of over 10,000, reaching 97,488 players, likely thanks to the 30% discount currently live for the autumn sale.

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