Roguelite How Many Dudes? Hits 7,382 Concurrent Players on Steam
The game's immediate popularity, reflected in its concurrent player count and positive reviews, suggests the dude-swarming auto-battler formula is resonating with players right out of the gate.
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Butterscotch Shenanigans released How Many Dudes? on July 30 for PC, iOS, and Android. The single-player auto-battler roguelite quickly drew over 7,000 concurrent Steam players and holds a Very Positive review rating. Players recruit from 42 dude types across six tribes, combining abilities and relics in chaotic army battles.
How Many Dudes? launched on July 30 and has already pulled in a crowd. SteamDB shows 7,382 concurrent players at the time of writing, and user reviews sit at Very Positive with 93% of 215 reviews favorable.
The game is a single-player auto-battler roguelite set on a Dude Ranch. Players recruit from 42 dude types across six tribes, including Undead, Employee, Warrior, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Action Dudes. Each dude has unique abilities, such as Zombie Dudes exploding when attacked and Ninja Dudes throwing shuriken barrages.
Battles are automatic, leading to chaotic melees as armies grow. Dude Relics alter abilities and battle rules, while Accessories from area bosses give specific dudes new roles. Wandering Dudes like Gourmet Dudes and Promoter Dudes offer different strategies each run. The full version adds more dudes, equipment, and special events compared to the demo, though some players note the difficulty is low early on.
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