Gang Beasts

About

Gang Beasts is a multiplayer party game where players control colorful, gelatinous characters and try to knock their opponents out of the stage in various hazardous environments. Featuring physics-based fighting mechanics, players can punch, kick, and throw their foes, or use various environmental hazards to their advantage. The game supports local and online multiplayer, allowing for chaotic and often hilarious matches with friends.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+10

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 44,244 reviews

humor4.3k positive mentions

stability796 negative mentions

humor
4,273 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Gang Beasts" is widely praised for its chaotic and slapstick nature, with players frequently highlighting the game's hilarious ragdoll physics and absurd character movements. Many reviews emphasize that the game is best enjoyed with friends, as the unpredictable interactions and silly scenarios lead to uncontrollable laughter and memorable moments. While some players note that the humor can wear thin over time, the overall consensus is that it provides a fun and entertaining experience, especially in a social setting.
- “Ragdolls + friends = unlimited laughing generator.”
- “Gang beasts is a chaotic, physics-based multiplayer brawler that pits players against each other in absurdly funny and unpredictable combat.”
- “This game is hilarious, probably the most fun I've had playing local co-op.”
- “Not funny at all.”
- “Fantastic fun game turned into a boring and unfunny game after patches.”
- “Not funny, I refunded this game.”
gameplay
1,274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The gameplay of Gang Beasts is characterized by its chaotic and humorous physics-based mechanics, making it a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While many players enjoy the accessible controls and the unpredictability of matches, there are frequent complaints about clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of content that can lead to boredom over time. Overall, the game is best enjoyed with friends, as it offers a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere, despite its technical issues and evolving mechanics that some players feel have detracted from the original fun.
- “Gameplay and art style are 10/10.”
- “The gameplay is unpredictable, and every round feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The intentionally clumsy controls, floppy movements, and exaggerated physics mechanics create a hilarious and unpredictable combat experience that is bound to elicit laughter and joyful frustration.”
- “Devs have left this game; controls are trash, gameplay is trash, and graphics are horrid.”
- “Fun for sure but it gets boring quickly and there's lots of bugs interrupting gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels more random instead of actually working.”
stability
808 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among players, with many reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in online modes. While some players find the glitches amusing and a source of fun, others describe the game as "buggy as hell," leading to frustrating experiences such as crashes, disconnections, and unresponsive controls. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress, with many hoping for improvements in stability and performance in future updates.
- “Absolutely fantastic development and it runs great.”
- “Despite the fact that it's in early access, it's relatively bug free compared to many other titles in the same state of development.”
- “While it is by no means a perfectly bug free game, and you may have to restart every once in a rare occasion, it's still tons of fun.”
- “This game is so buggy and an absolute waste of money!!!!”
- “Game is broken in many aspects, fun at times, but random disconnects and glitches which kill you ruin the fun.”
- “Even from the beginning of the game, getting into a lobby with friends is even worse than the game itself, the game is just so buggy that sitting in a lobby for more than 2 minutes will completely break the game and ruin the lobby, making you waste even more time on one of the worst games out right now.”
graphics
696 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The graphics of "Gang Beasts" are characterized by a quirky, cartoonish art style that many players find charming, though opinions vary widely. While some praise the game's vibrant visuals and smooth performance even on lower-end PCs, others criticize the graphics as simplistic or subpar, with reports of lag and graphical glitches. Overall, the graphics are often deemed secondary to the fun gameplay, with many players suggesting that the focus should remain on the chaotic multiplayer experience rather than visual fidelity.
- “The graphics in Gang Beasts are intentionally quirky, with a charmingly simplistic art style that perfectly complements its zany gameplay.”
- “The game's graphics and sound design are also impressive, with bright and colorful visuals that are both charming and engaging.”
- “Awesome graphics, amazing title, runs great on my mom's 11-year-old crusty laptop and great physics.”
- “The game has incredibly bad graphics, UI navigation, and map design.”
- “To add insult to injury, the graphics are shockingly subpar. The environments lack detail, character models are clunky and poorly animated, and the overall aesthetic feels like something out of the stone age of gaming.”
- “The graphics aren't like advertised on the store page, very crude, unpolished, which pretty much sums up the entire game.”
story
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
68%
23%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no coherent narrative or campaign mode. Some players express a desire for a story mode to enhance gameplay, while others find the lack of a story acceptable given the game's focus on multiplayer fun and chaotic mechanics. Overall, the consensus is that the game is entertaining in its current form, but it would benefit significantly from a structured storyline.
- “Amazing storytelling simplified into online combat; the lore is so deep and disturbing yet it tends carefully to players for them to understand better.”
- “The quality and depth of the storytelling is unrivaled.”
- “This game is one of the best story games I've ever played; the plot is very well put together.”
- “On top of that, the story seems rushed since you don't get much information about what's going on or why you need to fight so many bosses.”
- “This game is such an unfortunate fall from grace story.”
- “There's no story, just a goal: the goal of knocking your friends unconscious and laughing as they disappear into a meat grinder.”
music
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and upbeat tunes that enhance the playful atmosphere, while others criticize it as repetitive or poorly fitting for the game's chaotic nature. Some users highlight specific tracks as memorable, particularly in the main menu, while others express disappointment over changes made to the soundtrack in updates. Overall, the audio design, including sound effects, is noted for contributing to the game's whimsical and humorous vibe, though opinions on its quality vary significantly.
- “The audio design is equally delightful, featuring wacky sound effects and a lively soundtrack that heightens the game's humorous atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack features catchy and upbeat tunes that perfectly complement the game's playful and lighthearted atmosphere.”
- “The quirky soundtrack and sound effects contribute to the overall silliness of the game, providing an engaging audio backdrop for the chaotic action.”
- “The graphics take a big hit from the lack of music.”
- “The game looks like trash, the music is some of the worst I've heard in a game, and the online is literally unplayable.”
- “Awful ambient music, just crap, doesn't attempt to make the game seem fun.”
optimization
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including low frame rates, input delays, and bugs, particularly on PC. While some users noted that it runs well on lower-end systems or Linux, others criticized the lack of support for controllers and a confusing UI. Overall, the consensus leans towards the game being poorly optimized, especially following recent updates.
- “The game is very well optimized, running smoothly even on a potato PC at fairly high graphical settings.”
- “Works excellent on Linux, great performance!”
- “Super fun game and it is really easy for your PC to handle, and I can say that because I run it on a potato and it still runs smoothly with 70-100 fps.”
- “Fun idea but absolutely horrible performance in terms of fps, server stability, game mechanics, controller, and so forth.”
- “The optimization for PC is a disgrace, the new mechanics of the game are now broken and seems that it was rushed and half-arsed.”
- “Apart from that it seems horribly optimized: some physics-intensive levels turn into a slideshow for my middle-class laptop, which should not happen for a game with graphics this basic.”
replayability
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
51%
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its infinite replay value, especially in multiplayer settings, while others find it lacking after a few hours of play. Updates and new levels have been noted to enhance replayability, but the experience can diminish significantly without a group of friends to play with. Overall, the game offers a fun, chaotic experience that can be endlessly replayable for those who enjoy multiplayer interactions, but may feel repetitive for solo players.
- “Furthermore, the developers have continued to release updates and new levels, adding further variety and replayability to the game.”
- “A physics-based wrestling/brawling game that looks simple but provides endless replay value.”
- “There are plenty of costumes to choose from, the controls are simple enough that after two games most people can pick up how to play, the silliness of the matches and the physics make it so that nobody can ever leave a match legitimately upset, and the replay value is huge (matches usually last a grand total of 3-4 minutes).”
- “It didn't have much replay value and it was really boring after literally 5 hours.”
- “There's no replayability.”
- “There is very little replayability and unless you have others to play it with, it's unplayable (no AI).”
grinding
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
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The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling it requires excessive effort to progress or enjoy the experience. While some find the initial learning curve and skill development rewarding, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to bugs, input lag, and the repetitive nature of gameplay. Many reviews suggest that players may need to invest significant time, likening it to needing "a second life" to fully engage with the grinding elements.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “Average level of grinding.”
- “This game is terrible; it's incredibly tedious and you need lots of Steam friends to play. I would not recommend it.”
- “Yes, it looks good now, but the gameplay is incredibly different; it's now tedious and unenjoyable, and feels like a chore rather than fun.”
- “However, once we started playing seriously, we found the game became tedious.”
emotional
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a mix of laughter and tears, with many players expressing that it made them cry from both joy and the game's beauty. The experience is described as wholesome and fun, particularly when shared with friends, creating a strong emotional attachment to the characters and moments within the game. Overall, it evokes a roller coaster of feelings, from heartfelt laughter to poignant moments that resonate deeply with players.
- “I cried from the sheer beauty of this game; please someone help, the tears won't stop.”
- “I loved the emotional roller coaster of holding on to the ferris wheel and letting fate decide if it's me or my friend to die first.”
- “They finally finished it; it makes me want to cry of how good it is.”
character development
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
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The character development in "Gang Beasts" is primarily focused on its whimsical and quirky designs, which players find visually appealing and humorous. While the character customization options are limited to costumes, many reviewers express a desire for more progression features, such as the ability to create and modify characters. Overall, the game's character design is praised for its creativity, but there is a call for deeper customization and development options to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Gang Beasts stole my heart with its wacky character design and hilarious costume shenanigans.”
- “The character designs are whimsical, and the environments are vibrant and varied, ranging from a bustling city to a precarious meat factory.”
- “Great lighting and shadows, super funny character designs and animations, and it actually feels like you're brawling when you are controlling these characters.”
- “The character design is okay, but maybe add some form of progression and a menu overhaul, and maybe a tutorial.”
- “The character designs are whimsical, but they lack depth and development throughout the game.”
- “While the character designs are fun, they feel superficial and don't evolve as the game progresses.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a vibrant and playful design, enhanced by wacky sound effects and an upbeat soundtrack that fosters a sense of fun and frivolity. The visual and audio elements work together to create a familiar yet fresh experience for returning players, while the chaotic environment and cute characters contribute to its appeal as a local beat-em-up. Overall, the atmosphere is celebrated for its humor and engaging energy, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The audio design is equally delightful, featuring wacky sound effects and a lively soundtrack that heightens the game's humorous atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack features catchy and upbeat tunes that perfectly complement the game's playful and lighthearted atmosphere.”
- “The lighting, presentation, and atmosphere have been brilliantly re-captured to ensure older fans from the first game feel like they are returning to somewhere that feels oddly familiar, yet holds many new and unique encounters we have yet to discover.”
- “It really takes the atmosphere away”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
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The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the absence of in-game purchases and advertisements, while others criticize it as a cash grab that fails to deliver value for its price. Many users feel that the developers have neglected their customers after the initial launch, suggesting that a free beta version offers a better experience than the overpriced final product.
- “Floppy Fighters Simulator has no in-game purchases. 10/10”
- “There are no advertisements.”
- “This game is just a cash grab and run.”
- “It's not at all worth the asking price, and it seems like a long-term cash grab by the developers.”
- “But in hindsight, after the initial media coverage, they seem to have forgotten about their customers and product after the initial cash grab. The free beta, if it is still around, is actually not inferior to the overpriced product you can obtain now.”