Phenomenon of the PC: 'Banana' becomes a sensation on Steam

A simple and peculiar game titled 'Banana' has become a huge success among PC gamers. The goal of the game is absurdly simple: players must click on a banana to earn more bananas. Despite (or perhaps because of) its simplicity, the game has exploded in popularity, attracting an impressive player base.

'Banana' recently reached the milestone of 858 thousand simultaneous players on Steam, becoming the second most played game on the platform, behind only Counter-Strike 2. This remarkable achievement puts 'Banana' ahead of extremely popular titles like DOTA 2 and Elden Ring.

Several factors may explain the sudden success of 'Banana':

• Simplicity: The game is easy to understand and does not require a large time investment or complex skills. This makes it accessible to a wide range of players.
• Curiosity Element: Games that challenge the usual logic of what is considered a "good game" often attract players who are curious to see what all the fuss is about.
• Viral Factor: Often, simple games become viral due to their fun and easily shareable nature. Social media and streaming platforms amplify this virality.
• Competition and Records: The pursuit of records and the desire to compete in something as simple as clicking on a banana can create a fervent community that wants to see how far they can go.

The success of 'Banana' serves as a reminder that the gaming market is unpredictable and that simplicity can be a powerful key to attracting players. The rise of this game also shows how curiosity and the desire for unusual experiences can turn an apparently trivial game into a mass phenomenon.

For developers, 'Banana' can be an interesting case study on how certain types of games can capture the imagination (in this case, of wealth) and time of players, regardless of complexity or advanced graphics.

The phenomenon of 'Banana' is another example of how the world of games is constantly changing, where expectations can be subverted in surreal and delightfully mundane ways.