In the ever-evolving landscape of roguelikes, the diversity of gameplay experiences is nothing short of astounding. Titles like Balatro, with its poker-inspired mechanics, and Blue Prince, which immerses players in intricate manor house puzzles, showcase the genre’s remarkable breadth. Among these innovative offerings stands Brotato, a dynamic top-down auto-shooter that has garnered acclaim as one of the highest-rated roguelikes on Steam.
Gameplay and Features
Brotato presents a premise that feels as if it emerged from a collaborative brainstorming session, where each contributor adds a quirky element without knowledge of the others’ ideas. Players take on the role of a sentient potato wielding up to six formidable weapons while battling an array of aliens. Much like Vampire Survivors, Brotato automates attacks, yet demands strategic loadout management and skilled navigation across diverse maps to achieve success.
The game introduces players to a plethora of alien adversaries, each exhibiting unique behaviors and attack patterns. The recently released Abyssal Terrors DLC enhances this experience by introducing an aquatic theme, featuring a host of new enemies inspired by some of the ocean’s most fearsome and grotesque creatures, including anglerfish, goblin sharks, and giant squids.
In addition to new foes, the DLC also expands the arsenal with 16 fresh weapons, ranging from a blunderbuss to a trident and a harpoon gun, significantly diversifying combat options. Players can also explore new character variants of the titular potato, such as the Buccaneer, the Romantic, and the Gangster, each adding a unique flavor to the gameplay.
With an impressive 96% user score on Steam, Brotato stands out in the roguelike genre, offering a compelling blend of replayability and challenge. While initial runs may seem brief, the game invites players to invest countless hours exploring higher difficulties and experimenting with various characters as they unlock new possibilities. The addition of the Abyssal Terrors DLC further enriches this experience, ensuring that players remain engaged and entertained.
To celebrate the launch of Abyssal Terrors, a giveaway has been organized in collaboration with developer Blobfish, offering codes for both the base game and its DLC to ten fortunate winners. Interested participants can enter by completing the tasks outlined in the accompanying widget. Entries for this giveaway will close at 5am PT / 8am ET / 1pm GMT on Friday, November 7.
As anticipation builds, players are encouraged to explore other standout indie games currently available on PC. For those eager to glimpse what 2025 has in store, a guide on upcoming PC games is also available. Winners of the giveaway are invited to share their thoughts on Brotato within the PCGamesN Discord server, fostering a community of enthusiastic gamers eager to discuss their experiences.
