Machine Party Surpasses 1 Million Sales, Adds Local Co-Op
The sales milestone and positive reception show that Klubnika's follow-up to Buckshot Roulette has found an audience beyond the original's niche, with the local co-op update broadening its appeal to in-person gatherings.
Key Facts
- Machine Party surpassed 1 million copies sold as of August 13, 2026.
- The game was released on July 30, 2026, reaching the milestone in about two weeks.
- Version 2.0 added local co-op and pseudo-online multiplayer via Remote Play Together.
- Machine Party has 2,718 Steam reviews with 87% positive ratings, rated 'Very Positive'.
- The game includes 15 mini-games for 2 to 4 players where failure leads to death.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer.
Oro Interactive announced on August 13, 2026 that Machine Party, the latest work from Buckshot Roulette creator Mike Klubnika, has surpassed 1 million copies sold. The game, developed with GDeavid, is a violent party game for 2 to 4 players that includes 15 mini-games where failure leads to death. It was released on July 30 and reached the milestone in about two weeks. Alongside the sales announcement, version 2.0 added local co-op, which also enables pseudo-online multiplayer through Remote Play Together. The game has 2,718 reviews on Steam with 87% positive ratings, earning a 'Very Positive' status, and its 24-hour concurrent player count exceeded about 10,000 at the time of writing. Machine Party offers a story mode and a free selection of mini-games that test reaction speed, calm judgment, and mutual trust, sometimes requiring players to pretend to cooperate before betraying others. The update also includes bug fixes and various adjustments, making the game easier to enjoy with family and friends during the Obon holiday.
Machine Party, released on July 30, 2026, is a collection of 15 violent mini-games where failure means death. The game supports up to 4 players, either online or through the new local co-op mode added in version 2.0. The update also enables pseudo-online multiplayer via Steam's Remote Play Together feature, allowing players to enjoy the game with friends who are not in the same room.
The game's dark yet comical atmosphere comes from the collaboration between Klubnika and GDeavid, who is known for experimental artwork. The mini-games vary in content, testing reaction speed, requiring calm judgment, or relying on mutual trust. Some games require players to pretend to cooperate before kicking others off at the end, adding a layer of social deception to the chaos.
Steam reviews stand at 87% positive out of 2,718 reviews, a 'Very Positive' rating. The 24-hour concurrent player count exceeded about 10,000 at the time of writing, indicating strong user support. The update also includes bug fixes and various adjustments, making the game easier to pick up and play with friends during the Obon holiday.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.