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Mycopunk is available at a 75% discount for the first time to celebrate its 1.0 release. The offer runs until November 3.
ⓘ Devolver Digital
Mycopunk is available at a 75% discount for the first time to celebrate its 1.0 release. The offer runs until November 3.
With Mycopunk, an unusual looter-shooter left Early Access on October 20. Developed by Pigeons at Play and published by Devolver Digital, the game offers frantic co-op action with an especially flexible upgrade system – and is available at a 50% discount for the first time to celebrate its full release.

Mycopunk sends players on co-op missions against fungus-like aliens that infect machines and turn their technology against them. Up to four players team up to tear through hordes of enemies and collect new equipment – essentially like Helldivers, but with looter-shooter mechanics reminiscent of Borderlands. With its cel-shaded graphics, Mycopunk also bears a visual resemblance to the latter.

Mycopunk's cel-shaded visuals are strongly reminiscent of Borderlands.
ⓘ Devolver Digital
Mycopunk's cel-shaded visuals are strongly reminiscent of Borderlands.

One of the game's standout features is its upgrade system. Weapons and abilities can be customized using differently shaped modules placed on a grid, allowing players to create highly flexible builds. There's also a fast-paced movement system featuring jumps, dashes and other mobility abilities. Mycopunk can be played solo as well, although reviews suggest that the experience is considerably less enjoyable without teammates.

The grid-based upgrade system is one of the game's core mechanics and allows for particularly flexible builds.
ⓘ Devolver Digital
The grid-based upgrade system is one of the game's core mechanics and allows for particularly flexible builds.
Mycopunk features several playable characters.
ⓘ Devolver Digital
Mycopunk features several playable characters.

The core concept has been well received by players. Of the roughly 4,800 Steam reviews, 88% are positive. However, some players criticize the sometimes excessive grinding and relatively limited enemy variety. The full release introduced several major additions, including a new playable character, an additional region and new weapons and missions. The update also brought balance adjustments, bug fixes and performance improvements. The complete patch notes are available on Steam. It remains to be seen how the game will develop in the weeks following its full release.

Anyone interested in trying it out can currently pick up the game, which launched into version 1.0 on October 20, for around $7.50 instead of $15. According to SteamDB, this is its lowest price to date. The game also cost $15 during Early Access and had never previously been discounted by more than 35%. However, the game is not playable on the Steam Deck.

For a look at the gameplay, the trailer is worth checking out:

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Marius Müller, 2026-10-21 (Update: 2026-10-21)