{"rewrite":{"id":"r_35dd06d9012abcb5ecb00aee","clusterId":"c_27a0d7fad26c90efc14e78d8","slug":"machine-party-surpasses-1-million-sales-adds-local-co-op","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Machine Party Surpasses 1 Million Sales, Adds Local Co-Op","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"The sales milestone and positive reception show that Klubnika's follow-up to Buckshot Roulette has found an audience beyond the original's niche, with the local co-op update broadening its appeal to in-person gatherings.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eMachine Party, released on July 30, 2026, is a collection of 15 violent mini-games where failure means death. The game supports up to 4 players, either online or through the new local co-op mode added in version 2.0. The update also enables pseudo-online multiplayer via Steam\u0026#39;s Remote Play Together feature, allowing players to enjoy the game with friends who are not in the same room.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game\u0026#39;s dark yet comical atmosphere comes from the collaboration between Klubnika and GDeavid, who is known for experimental artwork. The mini-games vary in content, testing reaction speed, requiring calm judgment, or relying on mutual trust. Some games require players to pretend to cooperate before kicking others off at the end, adding a layer of social deception to the chaos.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteam reviews stand at 87% positive out of 2,718 reviews, a \u0026#39;Very Positive\u0026#39; rating. The 24-hour concurrent player count exceeded about 10,000 at the time of writing, indicating strong user support. The update also includes bug fixes and various adjustments, making the game easier to pick up and play with friends during the Obon holiday.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Machine Party's 2.0 update adds local co-op, but the 87% 'Very Positive' rating and 1 million sales in two weeks suggest the game's real draw is the betrayal mechanic, not the party label.","twitterPost":"Machine Party's 1M sales in two weeks and 87% positive reviews show the market's appetite for Klubnika's betrayal-driven party games.","threadsPost":"Machine Party hit 1 million sales in two weeks, but the 2.0 update's local co-op is the quiet shift. Klubnika's design thrives on distrust, and co-op reframes that tension for a living room audience. The 87% positive rating suggests the formula holds even when the betrayal is closer.","newsletterBlurb":"Machine Party, the latest from Buckshot Roulette creator Mike Klubnika, has sold over 1 million copies in two weeks. The update adds local co-op, and Steam reviews sit at 87% positive. A party game where failure means death, now easier to share with friends.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/997/G099764/20260813042/\",\"title\":\"Death Game Party Action 'Machine Party' Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold; Local Co-op Added in Update\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260813n\",\"title\":\"[Popular] 'Buckshot Roulette' Developer's Latest 'Party' Death Game 'Machine Party' Surpasses 1 Million Sales. 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