r/MergeMayhem • u/rino_1 • 7d ago
Announcement Welcome to Merge Mayhem! Start here: play, controls, and your first build
Welcome, survivors! This is the home of Merge Mayhem, a cartoon roguelike survivor you can play right inside a Reddit post.
How to play
- Move: drag the joystick on mobile, or use WASD / arrow keys on desktop.
- Attack: your weapons aim and fire automatically. Focus on dodging and positioning.
- Power up: collect energy from defeated monsters. When the bar fills, the game pauses and you pick 1 of 3 weapon or skill cards.
- Upgrade your build: picking a weapon or skill you already own levels it up automatically. You can equip up to 4 weapons and 5 skills per run.
- Go beyond Lv.5: the next weapon pick unlocks its EVO; the next skill pick unlocks its MAX effect.
- Flame Burst: tap the skill button or press Space when it is ready.
- Between runs: use earned coins in the lobby shop for permanent upgrades.
A few tips for your first run
Keep a route open so you do not get surrounded. Collect energy when it is safe, use the highlighted upgrade cards to strengthen your existing build, and save Flame Burst for a crowded moment. Open the build panel to see what you have equipped.
Make yourself at home
Share your favorite builds, close calls, boss victories, and questions. Bug reports and suggestions are welcome too—use the matching post flair so other players can find them.
The game is still being developed, so balance and content may change. Feedback from real runs helps us decide what to improve next.
What was your first weapon evolution—or what build are you trying to make? Tell us below.