Last year brought us some incredible games including the likes of Astro Bot, Balatro, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Black Myth: Wukong, Silent Hill 2, and Star Wars Outlaws to name just a few.
It also delivered a title that may have passed you by, Banana.
Thatâs the name of the game; Iâm not calling you a banana.
Developed by Sky, AestheticSpartan, and OâBrian, Banana is an indie clicker game that launched on PC via Steam in April of 2024.
The aim of the game is very simple: you click a banana.
That probably doesnât sound very engaging but here me out.
Every time you click the banana, you get more bananas with there being various nanas up for grabs each with varying rarities.
Normal bananas have a 70% chance of spawning, while common bananas have a 25% chance.
Uncommon sit at 4.89%, rare at 0.1%, epic at 0.01%, ultra rare at one in 400,000, and legendary at one in 10,000,000.
Every 30 minutes, youâll also get gifted a random banana.
Itâs not a gameplay loop thatâs for everyone, sure, but it didnât take long for Banana to prove a massive hit with Steam players.
To this day, it boasts a âMostly Positiveâ review score on Steam where players claim to have had their lives consumed by this unassuming title.
âThis Banana is suitable for casual entertainment, dropping regular bananas. I’ve played it for almost 200 hours,â one player wrote.
âThis is probably the best game I have ever played. Graphics are good. Bananas are yummy,â added another.
âItâs a banana. I donât know why I like it… but I do. Very easy to 100%,â read one review.
âGame straight forward get banana! Then open game once every three hours until you exchange five times boom 100%,â said another.
Iâm sure you get the idea.
Click the banana, get another banana.
Itâs totally free to play on Steam so even if youâre unsure about Banana, I reckon itâs worth a play.
As for the gameâs features, well, theyâre a bit tongue in cheek.
The game contains âbananas, obviouslyâ, âitems to grow your collectionâ, achievements, âa community thatâs bananasâ, and you can âdesign submission via discordâ.
âThat’s right ! ALL our bananas are made with community effort and inspiration, come join the funâ, so you might be able to click your own banana .. if that doesnât sound weird.
It is nice to see the community embraced as a key part of this zany, unexpected success.
This post highlights some exciting games from last year, and it’s great to see such enthusiasm for a free game on Steam! It’s impressive that you’ve put in 200 hoursâit sounds like a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing more discussions about these titles!
game that has captivated so many players. It’s interesting to note how diverse the gaming experiences were last year, with titles like Astro Bot showcasing innovative gameplay mechanics. This variety really enriches the gaming community!
You’re right! The diversity in gameplay really adds to its appeal. Itâs fascinating how different game mechanics can resonate with various players, making the experience unique for everyone. Have you noticed any particular features that stand out in this game compared to others?
Absolutely! The variety in gameplay not only keeps things fresh but also caters to different player preferences. Itâs interesting to see how games like these often encourage players to explore different styles and strategies.
I completely agree! It’s impressive how diverse game mechanics can appeal to various playstyles. Plus, with so many unique titles released last year, it really showcases the creativity in game development and keeps players engaged for longer.