Battle Buddies is a vibrant local brawler that mixes friendly competition with absolute chaos.
Players fight to knock each other off the stage using a mix of movement, abilities, and perfectly timed smacks.
It’s quick to learn, unpredictable to master, and guaranteed to spark laughs in any room.
Gameplay
Two to four players jump into compact arenas where every punch, jump, and fall matters.
Each character comes with simple, expressive abilities that create hilarious chain reactions as players collide, bounce, and tumble off platforms.
The goal is simple: stay in the ring while sending your friends flying.
Design and Feel
Battle Buddies takes inspiration from party classics but focuses on speed and clarity.
Combat is snappy and readable, with chunky hit effects, strong feedback, and dynamic camera work that keeps every moment cinematic.
Shared cameras, ledge grabs, and smart rubber-banding ensure every match feels close and energetic.
Technical Highlights
- Local multiplayer built in Unreal Engine 5 with shared-screen logic
- Physics-based combat tuned for responsiveness and fun
- Smart camera system that dynamically frames all active players
- Modular ability system for unique move sets and quick prototyping
- Built entirely in Blueprints during a short jam cycle with full polish
Tools and Stack
Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints, Niagara, and GitLab.
Built in under a week for a rapid prototyping challenge, then refined into a polished couch-friendly experience.
Battle Buddies celebrates the joy of local multiplayer: quick rounds, big hits, and endless replayability.
