Ultimate Review: Muck

A survival roguelike that mixes chaos, comedy, and challenge — for free.

Muck gameplay hero screenshot

Start of a new run — prepare for chaos.

Quick Facts

  • Developer: Dani
  • Release: June 5, 2021
  • Genre: Survival, Roguelike
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Price: Free

Gameplay & Mechanics

Muck throws you into a whimsical, low-poly world with brutal mechanics. It's a survival game at heart — but with rogue-lite intensity. You start with nothing, and death means restarting the entire run.

Crafting and gathering are core to your progress. Every tool has a purpose — pickaxes mine ore, axes chop trees, and furnaces turn raw materials into something deadly. The more you explore, the more dangerous the nights become, as goblin-like mobs swarm your base and try to end your run.

Multiplayer is where Muck shines. Up to 8 players can work together (or troll each other) in real-time. It's chaotic, hilarious, and almost always ends with everyone screaming as they’re overrun by goblins or flung into space by a troll with a rock.

Muck battle screenshot

Fighting off a horde at night — bring your best gear.

Game World & Progression

The world in Muck is procedurally generated each run, offering a fresh island every time. You’ll discover abandoned huts, totem altars, rare ores, and powerful statues that grant blessings. Progression isn’t just about crafting gear — it’s about unlocking chests, finding bosses, and gearing up for the ultimate showdown.

As you progress, enemies evolve. Day 1 goblins give way to elemental variants, flying threats, and bosses that stomp you from orbit. Survive long enough, and you'll unlock the ship, gather mythical gems, and summon the final boss — Bob.

Power-Ups & Items

Each chest you open gives you a random power-up. Some increase movement speed or attack power, others stack to game-breaking levels. Some player-favorite buffs include:

  • Dracula: Life steal on hit
  • Sniper Scope: Increased ranged damage
  • Jetpack: Jump height boost (can stack absurdly high)
  • Knuts Hammer: AoE knockback melee weapon

Chests require coins, which are earned by defeating enemies or mining gold and using furnaces. Smart chest investment is key to surviving beyond Day 4.

How to Beat Muck (Complete Strategy Guide)

  1. Start Quickly: Pick up rocks and wood immediately. Craft a workbench, axe, and pickaxe.
  2. Survive Day 1: Gather food (apples, shrooms), kill cows for meat, and upgrade tools.
  3. Armor Up: Mine iron → furnace → anvil → gear. Rush steel or mithril armor if possible.
  4. Open Chests: Use gold/coins to get stat-boosting power-ups. Prioritize speed, attack, and life steal.
  5. Get a Bow: Craft arrows and a bow to kite enemies. Ranged combat becomes essential.
  6. Summon Bob (the Final Boss): After unlocking the ship and gathering gems, summon Bob using the totem near the ship.
  7. Defeat Bob: Stack power-ups, dodge beam attacks, and use ranged weapons. Bob has multiple phases.
  8. Escape the Island: Once Bob is defeated, repair the ship completely and set sail to finish the game.
Muck final boss Bob screenshot

Bob, the final boss — massive, deadly, and kind of cute?

Pros & Cons

✔️ Pros

  • Totally free with no microtransactions
  • High replayability with random worlds
  • Fast, chaotic fun — especially in multiplayer

❌ Cons

  • No mid-game save system
  • Gets repetitive if played solo too often

Final Verdict

Muck is an unreasonably good game for what started as a joke. It's fast, fun, free, and endlessly chaotic. Whether you're in it for serious survival or casual trolling with friends, Muck delivers a better experience than many polished, AAA titles.

There’s charm in its simplicity and chaos in its balance — and that’s exactly the point. If you like games like Minecraft, Risk of Rain, or Don't Starve — Muck is your chaotic cousin, and he wants to play.

What Players Are Saying

“Played for 30 hours straight with friends. We laughed, screamed, and died horribly. 10/10.”

— @ShroomSlayer

“I didn’t expect much. Turns out I found my new favorite co-op game. Can’t believe it’s free.”

— @CraftedChaos

“No save button. No problem. I’m here for the madness. And the cows.”

— @MapleMiner

“I died to a tree. Then to gravity. Then to a cow. Muck is the best worst game ever made.”

— @Voidling

“The most chaotic co-op I've ever played. My friends and I try to beat Bob every weekend. We're still losing.”

— @OblivionBuilder

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