Megabonk
store.steampowered.com
3D roguelike survival game with auto-attacks, hordes and build-crafting.
1M+ copies in two weeks
V
vedinad at a glance
- Known for
- Megabonk
- Indie since
- 2024
- Active products
- Megabonk
Facts checked 2026-10-22
About vedinad
vedinad is the pseudonym of the solo developer behind Megabonk, a 3D roguelike survival game in the style of Vampire Survivors. The developer has not shared their real identity.
vedinad began Megabonk in Unity in August 2024. It mixes auto-attacking hordes with fast 3D movement such as sliding and jumping, more than 20 unlockable characters and over 70 items. The launch moved from 4 September to 18 September 2025 to avoid Hollow Knight: Silksong, and vedinad decided not to delay any further despite other big releases.
Megabonk sold more than a million copies in its first two weeks and peaked above 117,000 concurrent Steam players. It was nominated for Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2025, but vedinad withdrew it, saying they had made games before under other studio names.
Products by vedinad
Timeline
- 2024 — Started developing Megabonk in August.
- 2025 — Released Megabonk on 18 September after moving the date to avoid Silksong.
- 2025 — Sold over 1 million copies in two weeks.
- 2025 — Withdrew Megabonk from The Game Awards' Best Debut Indie category.
How vedinad builds
- Take a proven genre and add 3D movement.
- Launch when ready instead of chasing a perfect window.
- Let the game speak, not the developer's identity.
vedinad FAQ
Who is vedinad?
vedinad is the pseudonym of the solo developer behind Megabonk, a 3D roguelike survival game in the style of Vampire Survivors. The developer has not shared their real identity.
Who made Megabonk?
Megabonk was made by a solo developer who goes by the pseudonym vedinad. It released on Steam on 18 September 2025.
How many copies has Megabonk sold?
vedinad announced that Megabonk sold more than one million copies in its first two weeks; it peaked at over 117,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Why was Megabonk withdrawn from The Game Awards?
vedinad withdrew it from Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards 2025, saying they had released games before under other studio names.
What engine is Megabonk made in?
Megabonk was built in Unity.
What is vedinad doing now?
As of October 2026, vedinad's active products include Megabonk.
How long has vedinad been an indie maker?
vedinad has been building independently since 2024, about 2 years.
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