Brainrot Online

Brainrot Online

Pakumi Pakumi January 9, 2026
Share on Bluesky

Loading critic reviews...

Deals

Finding deals...

Live Streams

Finding live streams...

About Brainrot Online

Brainrot Online is a multiplayer first-person shooter from Pakumi that throws players into bonkers battles with glitchy, meme-fueled creatures. Released on PC in 2026, it’s all about chaotic gunplay, absurd objectives, and servers where you can team up with friends or go solo against bots. The game thrives on its ridiculous tone, think of it as a paintball match where your teammates might suddenly turn into a screaming sponge or a dancing raccoon. Three maps keep the action varied, and the focus is on quick, high-energy matches. If you like shooters that prioritize mayhem over polish, this one’s for you.

Gameplay

Matches typically last 10, 15 minutes and mix deathmatch, team deathmatch, or custom server rules. You’ll swap between weapons like a rocket launcher that shoots confetti or a sniper rifle that makes targets explode into emojis. Controls are straightforward, but the real chaos comes from the unpredictable creature designs, some have multiple heads, others shoot memes as projectiles. The maps are cramped and designed for close-quarters brawls, forcing you to dodge, duck, and dive through obstacles. Co-op play requires coordination, but the game’s randomness means even planned strategies often fall apart. The core loop is simple: grab a weapon, pick a side, and hope your brain survives the onslaught.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate it 82%, praising its “wild, unhinged fun” but noting it’s “a mess for competitive players.” Average playtime is 6 hours, with 42% completing all achievements in 11 hours. Community moods skew chaotic (78%) and fun (85%), though 22% call it “too random for its own good.” Critics at PushSquare call it a “nonsense masterpiece,” while others at PC Gamer say it’s “addictive but shallow.” Top review snippets: “Like a Discord server became a game,” and “Perfect for laughing through the carnage.” Completion rates drop sharply after 20 hours, suggesting it’s a short-term blast rather than a long-term commitment.

PlayPile's Take

Brainrot Online is a $29.99 dopamine hit for players who want absurd, fast-paced shooters without deep mechanics. It’s best with friends who don’t take losses seriously, and its 11-hour achievement grind is achievable in a weekend. While not a contender for best-of lists, it nails its niche: a party game where the goal is to laugh as much as you shoot. Skip if you prefer tactical FPS; embrace it if you crave chaos.

Game Modes

Multiplayer, Co-operative

Achievements

Loading achievements...

Similar Games

Finding similar games...

Buzzing on Bluesky

Checking Bluesky...