- Update #29 - NEW METRO MAP - weapon balance overhaul - Player titles! - 15 July 2026
Been a little while since last update - I do apologise for that, this is a spicy update fortunately!New mapDon't miss the train in this new Metro map - let me know your thoughts. It's the first map to feature environmental damage with its moving trains - so watch out when stepping on the tracksWeapon balancingI've got some great feedback from the community, I've now went through and gave most of the weapons a balancing overhaul.Boxing gloves These now show a combo (mouse 1 or 2 by default) over the head of your target - hit them all in correct order, each hit do damage. If you hit them all without missing a beat, you get a combo bonus.RPG The RPG now features backsplash that will damage/kill you. Check your back before firing your rockets now.Katana The katana now shows ALL the crosses you need to hit at once, instead of one at a time. These crosses now also move with the enemy, so make…
- Update #28 - New leaderboard, bugfixes and improvements - 10 April 2026
I've released a new update containing another leaderboard - now you can race other players to reach the highest player level in game. I also updated the Discord Server to feature a role for the rank #1 player - so make sure to join there for community competitionJoin DiscordHighest player level Leaderboard Compete against other players to become the highest levelled player in the game!Bug fixesI've also fixed a few of smaller issues & bugs, read the entire changelog below! Added new leaderboard for highest player levelGrouped the leaderboards into a new UI sub menuAdded version number text to the main menuFixed bots having invisible dualies/akimbo pistolsFixed bots shooting themselves with the dualies/akimbo pistolsFixed weapon sometimes being rotated wronglyFixed weapons potentially getting stuck in a reload animation visuallyFixed the muzzleflash on the p90 not being rotated properlyF…
- Rank #1 Leaderboard submission - week one recap - 30 March 2026
Who's gonna beat #1?The leaderboards for the tutorial speed have now been live for a full week where insane timesaves has been found. Check out the run and go beat it!Race & RolesIf you join the Discord, I've created a new Discord bot that grants #1 a certain score, alongside being able to always check the current leaderboard with commands like /leaderboard - check it out if you want join the fun! Check the Discord Happy speedrunning! - May the best Bob win
- Update #27 - Global Leaderboard, optimizations & netcode improvements - 23 March 2026
Hello again ManiacsThis update features some optimization that will help with any stuttering upon player spawns - alongside improves the netcode on clients with low ping. These client will now display death effects instantly, instead of waiting for server confirmations.Optimizations & NetcodeClients with low ping (80 or below) will now instantly process the death logic of other players - instead of waiting for the servers approval. This issue was particularly visible with weapons that features gibbing, as there was a noticable delay between hitting the player and seeing the gibs splat.Futhermore I've dug deep into some core parts of the game, hereby how players are being spawned and heavily optimized this.Kick functionalityI've added the ability for the lobby host to kick players in the lobby - likewise everyone can right click either the lobby players or players on the in-game scoreboa…
- Update #26 - OPTIMIZATIONS - new achievements & fixes - 22 February 2026
This update focuses on some much needed optimizations - primarily for all the bloodsplats & gibs I'm spawning, alongside a ton of bugfixes and even three new achievements!Release-celebration eventGentle reminder that release-celebration event is still running - you can still win a 50 USD Steam Gift cardOptimizationsHappy to announce that the blood & gibbing is now performing much much better - you should for sure see an improvement in framerate, especially on the more heavy maps such as the prison one.Speaking of the prison, I've disabled shadow casting on projectiles on the prison map, the shadows were very hard to spot but had a big performance impact.Further, I've optimized the loading screens - they are now a bit faster hopefully, alongside optimized projectiles and their explosion/impact particles. Oh, and buildsizes, way way smaller now (game only 380 mb now)Check the changelog fo…
- Update #25.2 - Boxing glove UI - fixes - 15 February 2026
I just released another update fixing a ton of unlocks and adding some much needed UI/HUD to the boxing gloves- Read the entire changelog for a complete listBoxing glove UIYou can now see what your current combo is - making it easier to see when it resets due missesMonday Maniac competition - Win 50 USD Steam giftcardI'm reminding you all that there's a competition running to "100%" the game - granting you a nice cash prize if you are top 3.Read more about that here - and good luck Maniacs, you'll need itNo spots claimed yet!Also letting you guys know that I made a completionist guide, detailing some of the more intricate secrets & unlocks of the gameSmall fixes and patchesI've also fixed a few of smaller issues & bugs, read the entire changelog below! Added UI for current combo on the boxing glovesFixed boxing gloves being really inconsistent with its combosFixed the unlocks requiring…
- Update #25.1 - Lobby Presets and fixes - 11 February 2026
New post-launch updates fixes a few unarchivable unlocks and achivements alongside a new feature to save your current game settings as a lobby preset.Lobby presetsYou can now store up to 5 presets which you can apply to your current lobby with a single clickMonday Maniac competition - Win 50 USD Steam giftcardI'm reminding you all that there's a competition running to "100%" the game - granting you a nice cash prize if you are top 3.Read more about that here - and good luck Maniacs, you'll need itSmall fixes and patchesI've also fixed a few of smaller issues & bugs, read the entire changelog below! Implemented lobby game presets for easy game configurationFixed the player flashlight not being correctly parented to the playerFixed the "first win" achievement not workingFixed the "first taunt" achievement not workingReworked slightly how boxing gloves combos are being calculated - removed…
- COMMUNITY CHALLENGE #5 - Win a 50$ Steam Gift card! - 9 February 2026
Release party / Tournament / Competition! (WIN 50 USD Steam gift card!)In order to celebrate the game is leaving early access - let's race to become a Monday Maniac!CHALLENGEUnlock MONDAY MANIAC Steam AchievementHOW TO ENTER & RULESBecome one of the first three players to reach the "Monday Maniac" title, ie having unlocked ALL items in the gameGet the MONDAY MANIAC achivementPost your screenshot or achivement profile in the Discord (public or DM), or in the Steam Discussions.The challenge starts now and ends on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at 12:00 PM CEST.Winners will be decided by the timestamp of their valid submission in the designated thread/channel. The first three valid posts win.If unfair play is suspected, I'll remain the rights to cancel your submission. Further validation can be requiredPRIZESBig prize pool - become forever etched into Monday Meltdown's hall of fame1st Place: 50$…
- Update #25 - 1.0 RELEASE - out of early access! BIG release party competition! - 9 February 2026
After almost 3 years of development, I'm happy to announce that I'm releasing Monday Meltdown out of early access! And I of course had to release the game on a Monday.This has been an insanely fun & rewarding experience and I'm beyond happy of how well the game was received! This also means that any current save game & game progress WILL BE WIPED! We are starting fresh, lets go!PvP FestWhat better time to release the game than the Steam PvP fest - where Monday Meltdown is entered and you can grab the Supporter Edition with a big 75% discount! Check it out!Mondays might not be that bad after all! Big release event! Win 50 USD Steam Gift Card!In order to celebrate the release, I'm running a month long event where 3 hardcore players can win 50 Steam USD. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2512160/view/517485982814044894Back to the update!New WeaponI've implemented a new melee weapon -…
- COMMUNITY CHALLENGE #4 - The secret characters - Win a 25$ Steam Gift card! - 21 November 2025
New Community Challenge/Easter egg hunt!It's time for another challenge - In the latest update, I've introduced two new character skins, all unlocked somehow cryptically.CHALLENGEUnlock Plague Doctor BobUnlock Knight BobHOW TO ENTER & RULESOnce you've found the secrets, take a single, unaltered screenshot that clearly shows:Your in-game player profile showing both skins unlocked: Post your screenshot in the Discord (public or DM), or in the Steam Discussions.The challenge starts now and ends on Friday, November 28th, 2025, at 12:00 PM CEST.Winners will be decided by the timestamp of their valid submission in the designated thread/channel. The first three valid posts win.If unfair play is suspected, I'll remain the rights to cancel your submissionPRIZESWe have a prize pool of $40 in Steam Gift Cards for the first three verified hunters!1st Place: The very first person to solve the myster…
- Update #24.1 - Balacing, patches & bugfixes - 15 November 2025
Just updated the game to fix a few bugs and address the balance of the boxing gloves. As always, feel free to checkout the Discord for inside-sneakpeaks and playdates Check the Discord to get a sneakpeak And stay tuned for a new community challenge very soon Read below for a list of all changes fixed knight bob secret not unlocking properlyfixed ricochet kills not workingfixed game crashing if you had selected chainsaw killstreakmade boxing gloves have a cooldownremoved the combo timeout on boxing gloves (just land the punch combo without missing)fixed katana being able to target dead/inanimate objectsmade the background music also slow down when game endsmade the katana hit swings way louderfixed the splashscreen being spammable and triggering new load screensfixed the freeze when alt+f4fixed occasional freeze when exitting the gamemade boxing glove combo finisher way more lethaladded…
- Update #24 - PHYSICS - new weapons, sliding, new characters and much more - 3 November 2025
PHYSICS - Every map now have physics object the player can interact with and shoot, really makes the game come alive.Alongside this, it has a TON of new features, hereby new weapons, new character, map adjustements and much more.PhysicsEvery map now features new physics-props that you can move around and shoot - overall giving a much more dynamic feel to the maps.SlidingI replaced dashing with sliding and an appropiate animation for such, let me know what you think!New weaponsSay hello to TWO new weapons, the boxing gloves and the nailgun.The nailgun is a killstreak weapon unlocked by getting ricochet kills (ie revolver projectile bounce kills) and the boxing gloves are a close combat melee weapon. Punch specific combos for extra damage!Bot difficulty overhaulI've spent some time making the difficulties scale a bit differently. The easy and medium difficulties are much more forgiving -…
- Update #23.1 - Small patch fix - 1 September 2025
While I'm cooking up some really cool stuff, I've pushed out a small patch fixing some annoyances. If you join the Discord, you can get a sneakpeak on some of the new stuff in the pipeline (sliding, shootable items on maps and more) Check the Discord to get a sneakpeak Fixed a bug where the death screen UI would appear when game endedModified the Steam Deck Controller default scheme for better supportFixed a freeze upon starting up the game in rare instancesFixed the audio on the main menu not being mixed correctlyRemoved a hard lock on the game's framerate - can still be limited in settingsRemoved support for other controllers than gamepads (no joysticks, touchscreens osv - was never officially supported and game got real' confused when you plugged such in)
- COMMUNITY CHALLENGE #3 - The secret taunt - Win a 25$ Steam Gift card! - 29 July 2025
New Community Challenge/Easter egg hunt!It's time for another challenge - This time I've snuck in a secret taunt that's for you to find and I've even added an achievement for finding it.CHALLENGEI've hidden something special in the game for the most dedicated among you.Finding it won't be easy. This isn't a random drop. This is a puzzle. To trigger this secret taunt, a player must fulfill these specific conditions at the same time:Be playing as a specific character.Be standing in a specific location.On a specific map.Press the Taunt key and you know if you've done it or not. An achievement will be unlockedHOW TO ENTER & RULESOnce you've found the secret, take a single, unaltered screenshot that clearly shows:Your Steam profile with the achievement unlocked as shown below Post your screenshot in the Discord (public or DM), or in the Steam Discussions.The challenge starts now and ends on…
- Update #23 - LIGHTS OUT - new nighttime map, gibbing and lots more - 9 June 2025
LIGHTS OUT - New nighttime map, so toggle your flashlights (F by default) and watch your muzzleflashes light up the worldNew mapNight struck in the new prison map causing a havoc!Fight your way through the darkness with your trusty flashlight or go full stealth with the melee weapons for some sneaky ninja plays!(let me know how the lights perform, might take a framerate hit on lower end machines)(I also snuck a secret in the new map, let me know if you find it.. hint hint escape bob hint hint)New gibbing/splattingNow certain weapons make the opponent splat into pieces that scatter around - why not hahaPerformance overhaulI've spent a good bit optimizing the game so you should hopefully have no stutters and overall higher frame-rate/better performance.Weapon damage modifiersYou can now tweak each weapon's damage modifier in the lobby, to allow for full custom gamesBalance changes & miscI…
- Update #22 - New gamemode - new weapon - lots of changes! - 7 March 2025
Big new update - This update includes a brand new gamemode I call "Eliminate the VIP", a new heavy LMG weapon, a internal stat/unlock overhaul and much more. Sorry for the delay, as some know I've moved into a new (my first!) house - so things have been a bit delayed! Eliminate the VIP gamemode Introducing a brand new gamemode I call "Eliminate the VIP" - Chase down and eliminate the VIP and you'll become it - now you must survive as everyone is out to get you! Earn points by staying alive as the VIP or by killing the VIP (and thus becoming it) Consider it like a solo capture-the-flag or a king-of-the-hill type gamemode. New weapon - LMG I've made a new weapon - the LMG! It's a big and heavy rifle that has a very high fire rate and high ammo capacity. However, you gotta stand still for it to become accurate, if you move it'll shoot all over the place! Think of it like a turret! Stat & u…
- Did you find the secret Bob yet? - 8 February 2025
Maybe some additional tooling is reqruired..? Maybe As always, feel free to join the Discord as some more hints might have been spilled there!
- Monday Meltdown turned one year old! DLC giveaway!! - 14 January 2025
Monday Meltdown is now one-year old! Monday Meltdown is now officially one year old - thank you all so much for playing! Currently I am in the process of moving - however, let's still celebrate with a giveaway! Giveaway! I will hand out 25 copies of the Supporter Edition DLC! To participate you must do the following: Join the Discord - Link here Take a screenshot of you in game having written "happy birthday" (or similar) in the chat - press T to toggle chatbox (see the screenshot above for an example) Post the screenshot in the #monday-meltdown channel! And again, thanks to all of you all for being here - it means a lot! See you in the next update - soon!
- NEW UPDATE - map changes - new achievements- Supporter DLC! - 20 December 2024
Level tweaks Latest update includes many new tweaks - some bigger some smaller. For instance, I've redesigned the junkyard level to be more rectangular instead of squared. Seems like rectangular levels plays better due widescreen and the 2D perspective. (Hopefully, let me know) Achivements I've added 3 new achievements for you guys to unlock, I hope you enjoy them! One of them contains a new secret player skin, let the search begin! Remember to bring your tools. Other improvements I've improved the scoreboard to better show more player information, including other player's ping and a few other small/minor tweaks. The healthkit killstreak also now "overheals" the player - and a particle plays if overhealed Audio overhaul On the sound/music side, I've gotten help from the good Thomas Carnell (loktarg on discord), and he's given the whole game a music overhaul. This means all the sounds ar…
- Vote for "Better With Friends Award" - Steam Awards! - 29 November 2024
If anyone is feeling generous, Monday Monday would love a vote for the "Better With Friends Award"! You can vote here!: https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/ We can't compete with bigger games like Helldivers 2 - but hey, we can try! Again, thank you all so much for checking out the game - a new update is on the way!
