bōnin — Is It Worth Playing?

Battle your friends in this exciting PvP sudoku showdown!

Jun 29, 2026Strategyby FriedGangsta$9.99
Quick verdict bōnin is trending on Steam right now. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, it's an easy one to check out.

About bōnin

Battle your friends in this exciting PvP sudoku showdown! Run around nature-themed puzzle boards while avoiding dangerous pencil projectiles, making good use of power-ups, and, most importantly, fill in the missing digits faster than your opponent. Do you have what it takes to become a champion in bōnin? Features: Battle your friends (or foes)! In this PvP sudoku game both players run across the same puzzle board in real-time trying to be the first one the fill in the missing digits. The game can be played both online and locally on the same device. Play on nature-themed sudoku boards. Choose if you want to play in the cozy meadows or on the relaxing beach. You can also choose between three difficulties to customize your experience. Deal with different types of terrain as the weather changes. Rain turns dirt patches into mud pools which are difficult to traverse, while cold weather turns water into slippery ice. Avoid projectiles and use power-ups. During a sudoku showdown pencil-shaped projectiles will rain down from the sky. It is a good idea to avoid these projectiles. The game also features several power-ups. Pick these up and make good use of your temporal advantage. Fully customizable controls. Switch up how to move and how to fill in the missing digits. Separate control schemes are available for online play and for local play, where a single keyboard is shared. In-game statistics. Keep track of how many digits you have correctly filled in, which board is your most-played and more.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Genre
Strategy
Developer
FriedGangsta
Release
Jun 29, 2026
Price
$9.99

Should You Play bōnin?

Who it's for: fans of Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.

Battle your friends in this exciting PvP sudoku showdown! Run around nature-themed puzzle boards while avoiding dangerous pencil projectiles, making good use of power-ups, and, most importantly, fill in the missing digits faster than your opponent. Do you have what it takes to become a champion in bōnin? Features: Battle your friends (or foes)! In this PvP sudoku game both players run across the same puzzle board in real-time trying to be the first one the fill in the missing digits. The game can be played both online and locally on the same device. Play…

bōnin is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 · Processor: 2.50GHz · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: 2 GB Video Memory · Storage: 250 MB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

bōnin — Frequently Asked Questions

When does bōnin release?
bōnin released on Jun 29, 2026 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is bōnin?
bōnin is a Strategy game. Battle your friends in this exciting PvP sudoku showdown!
Is bōnin multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — bōnin supports multiplayer on Steam.
Is bōnin on Steam Deck or consoles?
bōnin runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does bōnin cost?
bōnin is priced at $9.99 on Steam.
What are bōnin's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is bōnin worth playing in 2026?
If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made bōnin?
bōnin is developed by FriedGangsta.
What games is bōnin similar to?
bōnin sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
What platforms is bōnin on?
bōnin is available on Windows.

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