Paunch

Online swamp fighting with boulder throws, kicks, and carryover gear

Kozhakov · Released Dec 4, 2019

Action Indie Massively Multiplayer RPG Sports Free To Play

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 11K
Recent reviews: Mixed; 63% of 11 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 8 months ago; Feb 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce RTX 2060; 16 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Paunch?

Paunch is a free-to-play online fighting game set in a swamp. As Bob, you throw boulders and kick opponents in matched duels or sparring matches with friends. You collect food and gear, manage stamina, and can carry items from a win into later matches.

For you if...

+you like boulder-throwing duels against other players
+you want to spar with friends online
+you enjoy collecting supplies during PvP matches

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo play to online PvP matches
−you want boulder fights without inventory management
−you dislike managing stamina during combat

What players say

89% of 11,314 reviews are positive · 63% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the absurd boulder-throwing fights, especially with friends. Many say a recent update complicated the simpler duels they preferred by adding inventory management, stamina, and swamp animals.

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Paunch system requirements

Minimum: GeForce RTX 2060, 16 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) 21H2
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

Does Paunch have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Paunch run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Turkish, Japanese.

Does Paunch use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam