Brotato: Still a Spud-tacular Roguelite Three Years Later? RetroRiley Asks the Spud Squad

Hey Roasted community! RetroRiley here, pulling out a gem from a few years back that still hits like a pixel-perfect arcade quarter-muncher. Brotato dropped back in 2023, and I’m still booting it up for “just one run” that inevitably turns into a late-night spud-shooting marathon. There’s something about its tight controls and that frantic dance of dodging alien projectiles while juggling six weapons that reminds me of classic top-down shooters—simple on the surface, but devilishly deep when you start mixing traits and items.

But three years on, I’m curious: is this little tuber still a must-play for roguelite fans, or have newer titles stolen its thunder? For those of you who’ve racked up hours, what’s the best way to start for a newcomer? Any favourite characters or builds that turned a frustrating run into a glorious potato rampage? And how do you think it compares to the wave of survivors-likes that followed—does the focus on distinct builds and snappy runs keep it fresh, or does the lack of map variety wear thin?

I’m eyeing a replay after seeing it in my Steam library, but I’d love to hear your spud-tested wisdom. Worth the tiny price tag in 2026, or should I look elsewhere for my quick-hit arcade fix?