BOMBANANA! System Requirements & Accessibility

BOMBANANA! (developed by Lefto Studio and published by TARK, Steam App ID 4656000) is a lightweight, fast-loading 3-player asymmetric co-op game released on September 2, 2026 at $2.47 USD (holding an Overwhelmingly Positive rating across 776 reviews with 752 positive reviews on Steam). Because the entire gameplay loop revolves around real-time voice relays and visual gesture tracking between the Blind, Mute, and Deaf monkeys, a stable broadband connection, a clear microphone, and properly configured input settings are just as important as your GPU.

Below is the complete hardware, input, audio, and accessibility reference for Windows PC and macOS.

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1. Official PC System Requirements (Windows 10 / 11)

Thanks to a compact 300 MB install footprint on Windows, BOMBANANA! runs smoothly on integrated laptop graphics as well as dedicated gaming desktops:

Hardware Component	Minimum Specification (64-bit)	Recommended Specification (64-bit)
Operating System	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory (RAM)	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics (GPU)	Intel HD Graphics 520 / AMD Radeon Vega 3 or equivalent	Intel Iris Xe / NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Storage Space	300 MB available space	300 MB available space
Sound Card	DirectX compatible sound card	DirectX compatible sound card

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2. Official Mac System Requirements (macOS)

BOMBANANA! supports cross-platform play between Windows and Mac squads on Steam, making it easy to assemble a three-player lobby with friends on Apple Silicon or Intel MacBooks:

Hardware Component	Minimum Specification (macOS)	Recommended Specification (macOS)
Operating System	macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later	macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later
Processor (CPU)	Apple M1 / Intel Core i3 (6th gen or later)	Apple M1 Pro / M2 or Intel Core i5 (8th gen or later)
Memory (RAM)	4 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Graphics (GPU)	Apple M1 integrated / Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640	Apple M1 Pro / M2 integrated GPU
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Storage Space	600 MB available space	600 MB available space

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3. Input Options, Controller Support & Patch v1.0.2 Fixes

Whether you prefer precision mouse hovering as the Blind Monkey or quick radial Emote Wheel flicks on a gamepad as the Mute Monkey, the official Steam store listing confirms four flexible input modes — see the roles & communication guide for which setup suits each operative:

Input Mode	Supported Hardware & API	Best Role Fit & Practical Notes
Full Controller Support	PlayStation DualShock & DualSense, Xbox controllers, Steam Input API	Ideal for Mute Monkey (fast radial Emote Wheel selection) and Deaf Monkey (smooth camera panning between bomb and teammates).
Keyboard + Mouse (Standard)	Any standard USB/Bluetooth keyboard and mouse	Ideal for Blind Monkey when hovering individual wires, keypad glyphs, and pressure relief valves under time pressure.
Keyboard-Only Option	Full keyboard navigation without mouse input	Accessible fallback for laptop players or one-handed keyboard configurations.
Mouse-Only Option	Complete point-and-click manipulation	Allows full interaction with bomb modules and UI prompts using only mouse buttons.

Controller UI Fix in Patch v1.0.2

If you plugged in a DualShock, DualSense, or Xbox controller at launch and noticed button prompts missing on screen, ensure your game is updated to Patch v1.0.2 (Steam News ID 695397189431592775). Lefto Studio specifically fixed the issue where the controller UI was not appearing when playing with a controller, and also added a button to hide and reveal the lobby code for streamers and public squads.

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4. Accessibility & Assist Features

Lefto Studio built four dedicated accessibility and comfort features directly into BOMBANANA! so squads of all skill levels can enjoy the 30 campaign levels and Endless mode:

1. Color Blind Mode (2 Types Supported): Because wire modules, Simon Colors, and indicator LEDs rely heavily on color differentiation, the developers adapted the colors used across 3D bomb objects and the user interface to support two different types of color blindness. Enable this in the settings menu before starting a run if your Deaf Monkey or Mute Monkey has color-vision deficiency.
2. Playable Without Timed Input: For squads that want to learn the 14 puzzle modules without frantic button-mashing or rapid reflex demands, lobbies can be configured so rapid timed input is not required.
3. Save Anytime: Campaign progress across the 30 handcrafted levels can be saved at any point between sessions.
4. 15 Supported Interface Languages & 23 Steam Achievements: The game interface is localized into 15 languages, allowing international squads to read UI prompts and manual labels in their native tongue while chasing all 23 Steam achievements.

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5. Voice Chat, Microphone & Audio Troubleshooting

In BOMBANANA!, audio is a core gameplay mechanic: the game engine programmatically mutes the Mute Monkey’s outgoing voice and deafens the Deaf Monkey’s incoming voice feed, while syncing monkey lip movements to active speech. Follow this checklist if your squad encounters audio issues:

• Update to Patch v1.0.2: In v1.0.2, Lefto Studio made adjustments to the sound and voice chat systems to improve microphone detection and voice clarity across 3-player lobbies.
• Verify Default Windows / macOS Input Device: Before launching Steam, confirm that your headset microphone is set as the Default Communication Device in Windows Sound Settings (or macOS Sound Input) so the DirectX-compatible audio layer binds to the right hardware.
• Using Discord as a Backup Without Breaking Roles: If a squad member’s hardware firewall blocks peer-to-peer in-game voice chat, you can use Discord—provided Mute Monkey manually mutes their mic and Deaf Monkey manually deafens their headset to preserve the intended three-monkey asymmetric puzzle.