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Panic of the Apes

Panic of the Apes is a chaotic 1 to 4 player couch PvP game where apes battle to stockpile before a volcano erupts. Grab bananas, pelt rivals to steal theirs, eat for speed boosts, loot chests, and dodge roll to deflect shots. Most bananas at zero wins. First ape to three rounds is King Chimp!

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Developer
Adam Weaver
Publisher
Unifiedesign Games
Release
March 8, 2026
147 days ago
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About the Game

Game overview

Panic of the Apes is a fast-paced, 1–4 player party game where you compete to collect the most bananas before a volcano erupts. Grab bananas, knock out rivals to steal theirs, use power-ups from chests, and dodge volcanic hazards. First player to win three rounds becomes King Chimp.

Gameplay

  • Best-of-three rounds: Each round lasts 2–3 minutes (configurable).

  • Banana collection: Shake banana trees, grab dropped bananas, or steal from downed opponents.

  • Combat: Throw bananas to knock others out, use melee to deflect projectiles, or dodge roll for brief invincibility and deflection.

  • Power-ups: Chests contain shields, keys for locked chests, or bananas. Locked chests contain more powerful items and effects.

  • Environment: Lavaballs start falling late in the round; run to the safe zone to avoid them but watch out for other players doing the same. Most bananas when time hits zero wins the round.

Modes

  • Local multiplayer: 2–4 players split-screen on one TV.

  • Online multiplayer: Host or join matches over Steam Remote Play.

  • CPU opponents: Add AI players with customizable difficulties for 1–4 player matches.

Features

  • Customizable controls: Full keyboard and gamepad remapping.

  • Level Builder: Create and share custom maps. (Under Construction during Early Access) 

  • Steam Workshop: Download and play community-created levels. (Under Construction during Early Access) 

  • Steam Input: Controller support via Steam Input API and in-game controller remapping.

  • Multiple maps: Varied layouts and arenas with customizable gameplay options.

  • Original soundtrack: Map-specific music created for use here by Daedalus Blueprints.

  • Isometric Pixel-style art: Character sprites, environments, and particle effects.

Playtime & replayability

Rounds last 2-3 minutes and complete matches usually last 8–15 minutes. Replay value comes from varied power-ups, scalable CPU difficulty, multiple maps with customizable gameplay settings, and Workshop levels.

What makes it unique

Chaotic couch PvP with simple rules, fast rounds, environmental hazards, and local + online play all in one highly affordable package.

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