- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Release
- December 12, 2017
- Session GoalsGoals
- Platforms
How versus works
Local and online versus mode where up to four players local couch or eight online compete in slapstick brawls. Grapple opponents, throw punches, and wrestle rivals toward stage hazards to score eliminations.
About this game
Gang Beasts drops friends into chaotic brawls across the hazardous streets and rooftops of Beef City. Each match pits wobbly, gelatinous fighters against one another in arenas packed with environmental dangers, from grinding gears to subway trains. Victory demands grappling rivals, landing wild haymakers, and wrestling opponents toward deadly hazards for elimination.
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The physics-driven combat relies on unpredictable momentum and exaggerated ragdoll motion. Grab an opponent's limbs, headbutt them off-balance, or simply shove them into spinning fans and moving trucks. Every arena presents unique hazards that turn the tide of a round, rewarding spatial awareness and opportunistic sabotage as much as direct brawling skill.
Matches unfold in quick rounds with immediate rematches, making it easy to jump between different arenas and refine ridiculous tactics. Support for up to eight players locally or online keeps the mayhem fresh across sessions, whether you are settling rivalries on the couch or coordinating chaotic free-for-alls with friends over the internet.
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How do you actually win a round in Gang Beasts?
Eliminate your opponents by knocking them out of the arena or into environmental hazards like grinding gears, subway trains, or spinning fans. You can grab, headbutt, and shove rivals toward these deadly obstacles, or simply wrestle them off ledges and platforms until you're the last fighter standing.
Can we play Gang Beasts with friends on the same screen?
Yes, Gang Beasts supports local multiplayer on the same screen for up to eight players. You can also play online with friends or use Steam Remote Play Together to share your session remotely while competing in the same chaotic matches.
How does the physics actually affect the fights?
The wobbly, ragdoll physics make every punch, grab, and shove unpredictable. Your gelatinous fighter loses balance easily, so momentum matters more than precise combos. Opponents can grab your limbs mid-swing, and a well-timed headbutt can send someone stumbling into a hazard even if you miss your original target.
Do arenas change how you fight each other?
Absolutely. Each arena has unique hazards that completely shift tactics-some have moving trucks or trains you can throw rivals into, others feature collapsing platforms or industrial grinders. Learning where the dangers are and how to position opponents near them is just as important as landing punches.
How do rematches work between rounds?
Matches unfold in quick rounds with immediate rematches, so you can jump straight into the next brawl or switch to a different arena. This keeps the pace fast and makes it easy to settle rivalries or try new tactics without downtime between fights.