The Punchbag Machine

The Punchbag Machine is a pixel-neon action rhythm roguelite. You punch falling notes in six directions, chain combos and meet score targets to survive each machine. You get one shot per run: miss the target and the run ends.

Punch through machines

The six strike directions are left cross, uppercut, right cross, left hook, right hook and overhand. Each of the 27 machines weakens one of your punches. Hold your combo to maximize damage, but mistakes can end your run. Every third round brings a boss, with 9 bosses in total.

Bosses introduce mechanics such as faster notes, trap notes, blackouts and tighter perfect windows.

Build your boxer

Between rounds, you visit the shop to buy gloves, collect punch-cards, stack artifacts and prepare for the next fight. Punch-cards increase the damage of specific punches, while artifacts can change a run, with effects such as doubled money or risky critical-hit builds. Money is limited, and you can also buy cards and rerolls.

Keep fighting

After beating round 27, you can continue in Endless Mode until the machine breaks you. You can also unlock outfits and skins and customize your boxer.