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title: "Brotato Is $2.49 on Steam: Half Price, Without the DLC"
description: "Brotato is $2.49 on US Steam, 50% off. Check DLC exclusions, local co-op, player reviews and the November 16 deadline caveat."
url: "https://wupgames.com/brotato-steam-249-deal-november-2026"
published: "2026-11-03T21:00:15Z"
categories: ["Deals"]
---

# Brotato Is $2.49 on Steam: Half Price, Without the DLC

Brotato is 50% off on US Steam. Compare the standalone game with DLC bundles, check the November 16 deadline caveat and review the local co-op details.

![Authentic Brotato gameplay screenshot showing a potato fighter surrounded by aliens during wave 12.](https://wupgames.com/assets/uploads/b972293e1720af0f0252cb68bcecad40.png)

**Summary:**

The November 3 US Steam check found Brotato's base game at $2.49 instead of $4.99. This guide separates the standalone offer from DLC bundles and flags an unverified cheaper bundle display.

**Brotato's standalone base game is $2.49 on US Steam, down 50% from $4.99**, in a November 3, 2026 price check. This is a paid game purchase, not a free weekend or subscription benefit. The main decision is whether you want the inexpensive original or a bundle that also includes its expansions.

## The offer and the deadline

The [official US Steam listing](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1942280/Brotato/?cc=us&l=english) dates the base-game offer through **November 16**. Its exact cutoff time and timezone were not verified, so do not assume it lasts until your local midnight. Recheck the selected package and final price before paying.

A separate “Brotatogenic” bundle appeared at $2.24 during the browser check, but its detail page could not be verified. We are therefore not treating that as a reliably available purchase route. If Steam offers you a cheaper bundle, inspect the included items and your account's price rather than assuming the first button is the best option.

## Why the base game is worth considering

According to [developer Blobfish's press kit](https://blobfishgames.com/press/brotato/), Brotato combines short arena-survival runs with decisions about weapons, characters and upgrades. Most weapons fire automatically, with manual aiming available. Between enemy waves, collected materials feed back into your build; enemy health, damage and speed can be adjusted.

That makes this a more focused recommendation for players who enjoy experimenting with combinations than for someone seeking a long narrative campaign. A low entry price is useful only if repeated runs and increasingly busy combat sound appealing to you.

Steam's live English-language review category was **Overwhelmingly Positive**, with 32,819 reviews displayed; recent reviews were **Very Positive**, with 1,121 displayed. These are changing player-review snapshots, not our own hands-on verdict.

## Check the package before buying

The standalone price does not include *Abyssal Terrors*, *Primal Dread* or the soundtrack. Local co-op supports up to four players in the base game; buying a DLC bundle solely to unlock that mode is unnecessary. Do not mistake local co-op for a promise of native online matchmaking.

Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux support. Check current system and Steam-client requirements for your machine, particularly if you use an older operating system. Console and mobile purchases are separate from this Steam offer.

Image credit: © Blobfish Games. Authentic archival Brotato screenshot supplied in the developer's [official press kit](https://blobfishgames.com/press/brotato/); reproduced unmodified for editorial coverage. It is not a new gameplay test or a representation of the paid DLC.