4 JUNE 2025 - BouncyBrain Studio, founded by feature animation veterans with credits on Kung Fu Panda, The Mario Movie and Minions, just released the Steam Demo for their first indie game, MechAnimals.
MechAnimals is a Roguelite Beat ‘Em Up where players take control of critter pilots and their mighty mechs to battle an evil megacorporation in a diesel-punk universe.
The mecha-powered brawler will launch on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch(es), release date To Be Announced.
To celebrate the demo's release, they cooked up a new trailer for The Mix Summer Game Showcase and INDIE3. After all, that's what animators do best. Sit back in your mecha-seat and enjoy the ride.
MechAnimals Demo Out Now Trailer:
Press kit: bouncybrain.notion.site/mechanimals
Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/3395330/MechAnimals
Website: mechanimals.game
Contact: info@bouncybraingames.com (interviews welcome!)
"Wait a minute, Pirate PR, mate, didn't this game get announced with a different title before?"
That's right. It was first called Full Steam: Fluffy X Machina. But that was a mouthful and we came up with this better title: MechAnimals. If you're reading this and added it to a database somewhere, please update!
About the game
Designed for both solo and multiplayer experiences, MechAnimals promises strategy-rich combat and a variety of playstyles. Progress through a series of procedurally generated Beat ‘Em Up missions, upgrade your mech collection, defeat the Seven Deadly Bosses™, and liberate the world from the clutches of the nefarious Krok Inc.
- Go Tiny or Go Mech: Players can seamlessly switch between fast critter combat and powerful mech attacks, providing a fresh take on the classic beat-em-up genre.
- Solo Crusade or Co-op Action: Embark on solo missions, calling in NPC Teammates, or bring along up to three friends for multiplayer action.
- Unlockable Mechs: Complete runs to unlock different types of mechs, each with its own unique playstyle and signature moves. Choose between Brawler, Long Range, Mobile Fortress, Ninja and more.
- Infinite Replayability: With new upgrades, challenges, and weapons available in each playthrough, as well as randomly generated enemy upgrades and encounters, every run in MechAnimals offers a different experience.
- PvP: Duke it out in a series of deadly Sparring Arenas with up to 4 players to see who reigns supreme.
You can join the game’s community on Discord, or follow the devs on social media:
Twitter/X | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok
About the Studio
Founded by animation director Guy Bareli, BouncyBrain is an indie team focused on delivering creative, fan-driven games. Drawing on their experience in major animated films (Kung Fu Panda, The Mario Movie and Minions), the studio’s mission is to create fresh, high-quality experiences free from corporate constraints.
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