How Many Dudes?

Set to launch on July 30 at 10 AM PDT / 5 PM UTC, How Many Dudes? is an innovative roguelike dudebuilder that centers on explosive synergies and orchestrated chaos in gameplay.

Step into the vibrant world of the Dude Ranch, where your mission is to enlist and oversee an ever-growing squad of Dudes. With a selection of 42 distinct characters drawn from six unique factions—Undead Dudes, Employed Dudes, Warrior Dudes, Fantasy Dudes, Sci-Fi Dudes, and Action Dudes—you have extensive variety at your fingertips. Assemble your squad with a clever blend of Dude types to unlock outrageous combos—for instance, deploy Zombie Dudes that detonate upon impact, Ninja Dudes launching volleys of shurikens, or Cowboy Dudes skillfully lassoing teammates out of harm’s way. The staggering number of over 850,000 potential team configurations offers limitless strategic possibilities and powerful combinations waiting to be uncovered.

Dive deep into the core of synergy, tactics, and pandemonium. Experiment with a vast array of Dudes paired with unique Trinkets and Relics to craft devastating in-game advantages. Collect numerous Dude Relics that bend the rules of combat, enabling your Wizard Dudes to unleash fireballs whenever they move, allow Ninja Dudes to enter stealth mode under threat, or empower Finance Dudes to generate income through life insurance policies on fellow Dudes. Triumph over Act Bosses to obtain Trinkets—potent items that enhance specific Dude Types, such as giving your Wizards an ADHD effect or equipping Samurai Dudes with a Taser—granting you ultimate control over your team’s abilities. Each Dude serves a vital role on the battlefield, whether inflicting damage, absorbing hits, or leading others, making the strategic balance between offense and defense critical as you strive for victory in the final act.

Prepare for a series of increasingly absurd challenges featuring enemy waves that progress from mischievous toddlers to fierce wolves, rampaging gorillas, and even powerful deities. These boss battles are designed to test both your squad’s synergy and your strategic acumen. Defeat these formidable foes to earn Silver and Gold stars attributed to each Dude, pushing you to master the entire cast.

Key features include a tactical roguelike autobattler experience packed with mind-blowing synergies, a diverse roster of 42 unique Dude Types to assemble your dream team, and hundreds of Relics, Trinkets, plus rare Wandering Dude encounters that reshape each gameplay run. Engage with three escalating challenge tiers, introducing exclusive enemies and epic boss battles, plus exciting game modes such as The Daily Dude challenges and Ensemble Mode, where you can pre-select and customize your preferred lineup. Boasting endless replayability and wildly entertaining scenarios, How Many Dudes? ensures hours of strategic fun and unpredictable mayhem.