Ever found yourself wandering Megabonk’s chaotic forest only to be ambushed by a “Suspicious Bush”? Or maybe you picked up an item called “Bob (Dead)” and couldn’t help but laugh at its dark humor? Welcome to Megabonk’s secret society — a world where every patch note hides a joke, and every character might be an inside meme.
Unlike most survival roguelikes, Megabonk doesn’t just want you to survive — it wants you to laugh while doing it. Beneath the swarms and explosions lies a developer-crafted playground of internet humor, obscure references, and self-aware absurdity. This comprehensive guide breaks down every verified Easter egg, character secret, and hidden joke, gathered from community discoveries across Reddit, Discord, and patch 1.0.12 player testing.
🌿 Character Easter Eggs & Hidden Unlocks
1. The Suspicious Bush — Nature’s Mimic
One of the game’s most iconic secrets, the Suspicious Bush, disguises itself as part of the environment until you approach too close.
How to Unlock:
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Search forest zones for the unique “Suspicious Bush” prompt
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Defeat Bush (12,500 HP) to unlock him as a playable character
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Requires Sniper Rifle (Precision Tome Lv. 10) unlocked
Why It’s Funny:
It’s a clever parody of gaming’s oldest trick — the mimic enemy — reimagined with “sus” humor straight from Among Us culture.
2. Monke — Return to Primate Power
The Monke character pays homage to the beloved “return to monke” meme and is one of Megabonk’s most elaborate unlock chains.
Unlock Steps:
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Find the hidden Bananarang weapon in the forest.
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Collect the Gold Key from loot drops.
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Locate Monke’s Cage in the northeastern forest.
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Use the key to free him.
Why It Matters:
Monke starts with Bananarang, has wall-climbing powers, and gains +2 Max HP per level — a nod to both meme culture and fun gameplay balance.
3. Bandit — The Desert’s Hidden Ally
The Bandit miniboss can become your playable companion.
Unlock Guide:
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Locate Bandit Statue in Desert Stage 1
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Defeat Bandit (requires Dexecutioner unlocked)
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Gains passive +1% Attack Speed per level
Reference:
A tongue-in-cheek homage to old RPGs where fallen enemies later join your cause.
⚙️ Item & Weapon Easter Eggs
Kevin — The Item That Punches You Back
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Effect: 25% chance to punch you (cannot kill you)
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Unlock: Collect 3 Leeching Crystals in one run
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Humor: Feels like a dev named Kevin coded his own revenge mechanic into the game.
Bob (Dead) — Achievement of the Absurd
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Unlock: Survive the Final Swarm for 2 minutes
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Why It’s Funny: The blunt “(Dead)” in the title captures Megabonk’s mix of grim and goofy humor perfectly.
Bananarang — Weaponized Fruit
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Function: Returns to sender like a boomerang
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Found: Hidden forest loot pool
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Joke: It’s literally “fruit as a firearm.” Because why not?
🌎 Location-Based Secrets
Ancient Tree Shrine
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Where: Random forest spawn
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Significance: Environmental storytelling at its finest — a break from chaos that hints at deeper lore.
Monke’s Prison
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Where: Northeastern forest
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Access: Requires Gold Key
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Purpose: Mini-narrative about liberation and monkey business.
🏆 Achievement Easter Eggs
| Achievement | Requirement | Hidden Meaning |
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| Holy Book | Defeat first boss without taking damage | A wink at “holy runs” and perfectionist gamers |
| Gamer Goggles | Beat a boss with <10% HP | References the tunnel vision of clutch gaming moments |
🧩 Cultural References & Hidden Humor
Megabonk thrives on meta-humor and player-developer inside jokes.
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“Sus” Bush: A crossover between survival gaming and meme slang.
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Monke: The “return to monke” meme turned into a fully playable hero.
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Kevin / Bob: Ordinary names for extraordinary absurdity — part of the devs’ ongoing joke about personifying code.
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Achievements: Reflect the shared chaos of gamer culture itself.
🔍 Pro Secret Hunting Tips
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Use Characters with Mobility Abilities (like Monke) to reach cliffs and secret ledges.
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Enable Minimap Edge Highlighting to detect off-map anomalies.
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Explore after clearing enemies — many secrets trigger only in quiet zones.
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Check After Patch Updates: Developers love sneaking new Easter eggs into each major update (1.0.12 included several new ones).
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Join the Megabonk Discord: Most new secrets are found collaboratively by the community within hours of a patch.
🧠 Community Discoveries & Collaboration
The Megabonk community continues to be a driving force behind these finds.
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Reddit threads like r/MegabonkDiscoveries document each secret.
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Discord testers verify interactions and patch behavior.
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Some secrets, like the “Hidden Banana Shrine,” remain unconfirmed but are under active community research.
🎉 Conclusion: The Joy of the Joke
Megabonk isn’t just about surviving waves — it’s about discovering the laughs hiding between them. From “sus bushes” to bananas that fight back, these secrets showcase the developers’ love for internet culture and their players’ sense of humor.
Keep exploring, keep testing, and share your discoveries — because in Megabonk, every secret found is one more laugh earned.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This post is based on community-verified findings as of Patch 1.0.12. Future updates may alter unlock conditions, spawn rates, or Easter egg behavior. Always back up your save files before experimenting with potential hidden content.
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