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GDeavid

GDeavid is the co-developer of Machine Party, a violent party game for 2 to 4 players that surpassed 1 million copies sold in about two weeks after its July 30 release on Steam. The game received a local co-op update on August 13, 2026.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 19

GDeavid, known for pixel art and low-poly 3D games, made his Steam debut with Machine Party, a violent party game developed alongside Mike Klubnika, creator of Buckshot Roulette. The game launched on July 30 and reached 1 million copies sold by August 13, about two weeks after release. It is a multiplayer party game for 2 to 4 players featuring 15 mini-games where failure leads to death, testing reaction speed, judgment, and trust, with players able to cooperate or betray each other.

The game's reception has been strong. It holds a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam based on 2,718 reviews, with 87% positive ratings, and its 24-hour concurrent player count exceeded about 10,000 at the time of the sales announcement. The August 13 update, version 2.0, added local co-op, which also enables pseudo-online multiplayer through Remote Play Together, along with bug fixes and adjustments. The game includes a story mode and a free selection of mini-games.

Machine Party is published by Oro Interactive, known for titles like Order 13 and Easy Delivery Co. Music is by Alex Peipman, who composed for Buckshot Roulette. The game supports Japanese and 14 other languages, and player appearance can be customized. The price is 950 yen.

Key facts

Steam debut
Machine Party is GDeavid's first game on Steam; he previously released on itch.io.
Release date
Machine Party launched on Steam on July 30.
Sales milestone
Machine Party surpassed 1 million copies sold, announced on August 13.
Local co-op update
Version 2.0 added local co-op and enabled pseudo-online multiplayer via Remote Play Together.
Steam rating
The game has 2,718 reviews with 87% positive ratings, earning a 'Very Positive' status.
Price
Machine Party is priced at 950 yen.
Music composer
Music is by Alex Peipman, who composed for Buckshot Roulette.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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Aug 13

Machine Party Surpasses 1 Million Sales, Adds Local Co-Op

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.

Jul 15

Buckshot Roulette Developer's Machine Party Gets July 30 Release

Oro Interactive announced on July 16 that Machine Party, a violent party game for 2 to 4 players, will launch on Steam on July 30. The game is developed by Mike Klubnika, creator of the hit Russian roulette game Buckshot Roulette, and GDeavid, known for pixel art and low-poly 3D games. It features 15 death mini-games where failure results in the player's death. Players can compete in story mode or select individual mini-games. The mini-games test reaction speed, judgment, and trust, and players can betray or cooperate. The price is 950 yen. Music is by Alex Peipman, who composed for Buckshot Roulette. The game supports Japanese and 14 other languages. A new trailer was released. The Steam store page describes it as 'full of cunning means to outwit your friends'. Player appearance can be customized. This marks GDeavid's Steam debut, as he previously released on itch.io. The publisher Oro Interactive is known for titles like Order 13 and Easy Delivery Co.