Brotato
A potato-based shoot 'em up roguelike with automatic aiming.
Brotato is a top-down shoot 'em up roguelike video game developed by French independent developer Thomas Gervraud under the studio name Blobfish. Players control one of several potatoes, each with different starting attributes, and must defeat waves of enemies while upgrading weapons and attributes between rounds. The game entered early access on Steam in 2022 and sold over one million copies during that period, with full release following in 2023.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Brotato
- Programmer
- Justin Holiday
- Released
- Windows · June 23, 2023 · Android, iOS · March 28, 2023 · Switch · August 3, 2023 · PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Series X/S · January 30, 2024 · Nintendo Switch 2 · November 20, 2025
- Genre
- Roguelite, shoot 'em up
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Platforms
- Windows · Android · iOS · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X/S
- Engine
- Godot
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Lore & Background
Brotato is the fourth game developed by Blobfish, a one-man indie studio originally based in Lyon, France and later in Zurich, Switzerland during development. It entered early access on Steam for Windows on September 27, 2022, and reached full release on June 23, 2023. The Android and iOS ports, developed and published by Erabit Studios, were released on March 28, 2023, with both free-to-play and premium versions available on mobile. The Nintendo Switch version launched on August 3, 2023, and versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S followed on January 30, 2024, becoming available via Xbox Game Pass at launch. The first DLC, titled 'Abyssal Terrors', and an update adding local co-op gameplay were released in October 2024. In September 2025, Blobfish announced that ongoing development would be transferred to Evil Empire, with Blobfish retaining oversight of the game's direction.
Reader's Guide
Brotato was one of the most popular roguelite games on Steam in 2022 and 2023, receiving 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews from users. It sold over one million copies by September 2022 and over 10 million copies by 2025. Critics compared it to a hit Flash game from 2006, appreciating its retro gameplay while noting that death occurred easily. TouchArcade remarked that although it initially appears a simple clone of Vampire Survivors, it incorporates roguelike elements and is more strategic, establishing a distinct identity. Screen Rant described the game mechanics as addictive, quick, and easily accessible, providing ample freedom for strategy and experimentation, and included it in their list of the best indie games of 2022. Digital Trends referred to it as a 'smart evolution of the Vampire Survivors formula' that emphasizes more dynamic character builds. The game was nominated for 'Best Steam Deck Game' at the 2023 Steam Awards. Its significance lies in its successful blend of shoot 'em up action with roguelike progression, carving out its own identity within a popular subgenre.
Did You Know?
- Brotato sold over one million copies during its early access period on Steam.
- Development was transferred to Evil Empire in September 2025, with Blobfish overseeing the game's direction.
- The first DLC, 'Abyssal Terrors', and a local co-op update were released in October 2024.
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