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You could earn money by clicking on a Banana on Steam
Weird, but we’ll give it a try.
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Published onJune 18, 2024
published onJune 18, 2024
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In a world where video games are praised for their complexity and deep narratives, a surprisingly basic game has become the second-most-played titleon Steam. Banana, which centers around clicking on bananas, is only surpassed in popularity by Counter-Strike 2.
This free game from Sky publisher has gathered an amazing number of players; it reached its highest number at once, with 858,915 people playing simultaneously.
The game’s idea is simple: you click on a banana repeatedly, gather many bananas, and might even trade or sell unusual ones using the Steam market. Due to its basic nature, Banana has become quite popular – it’s now competing with old favorites on Steam’s leaderboard.
What is interesting about Banana is the game itself and the community it has created. People are attracted to this simple game, using it for stress relief or as a casual activity while doing other things.
How rare banana skins can be produced and sold on the Steam Community Market for actual funds adds another element of strategy and benefit to the experience. A few of these uncommon skins have been sold for $500, converting a basic clicker game into a possible money-earner.
So, forgetMicrosoft Rewards. You can endlessly click on a Banana for hours, and you can earn some good money in a short amount of time.
Banana’s rise proves the unpredictable direction that gaming trends can take. It questions the idea that complexity and high production values are conditions for success. Instead, Banana’s triumph shows how a plain idea, when done nicely, can connect with many people.
The reason for its fame is not temporary but shows the variety of likes and choices in the gaming world. At present, Banana is more than a game where you click on a fruit; it has become an unexpected cultural event within this industry.
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Flavius Floare
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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling.
He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling.