What are the pros of My Friend Pedro?

Satisfying slow-motion gunplay and stylish 'gun-fu' mechanics.. Fluid and responsive core gameplay loop that feels great to play.. Unique and quirky premise involving a talking banana and surreal hallucinations.. Excellent soundtrack that complements the fast-paced action.. Strong appeal for high-score chasers and speedrunners looking for S-ranks..

What are the cons of My Friend Pedro?

Very short campaign length, typically completed in 2 to 3 hours.. Frustrating shift toward precision platforming in the late game that feels ill-suited to the controls.. Limited replayability for players who are not interested in score-chasing.. Gameplay can feel repetitive once the initial novelty of the mechanics wears off.. Weak narrative and lore that fails to match the quality of the gameplay..

My Friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

DeveloperDeadToast Entertainment

PublisherDevolver Digital

Release DateJun 20, 2019

$19.99

Peak Players6.3K

Metacritic81

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

Indie

AI Review Summary

My Friend Pedro is a stylish 2D twin-stick shooter that delivers high-octane, slow-motion action reminiscent of John Wick or F.E.A.R. While the core gunplay and 'balletic' violence are highly praised for their fluidity, the experience is notably short and shifts toward frustrating precision platforming in its later stages.

Pros

Satisfying slow-motion gunplay and stylish 'gun-fu' mechanics.95%
Fluid and responsive core gameplay loop that feels great to play.90%
Unique and quirky premise involving a talking banana and surreal hallucinations.85%
Excellent soundtrack that complements the fast-paced action.70%
Strong appeal for high-score chasers and speedrunners looking for S-ranks.60%

Cons

Very short campaign length, typically completed in 2 to 3 hours.90%
Frustrating shift toward precision platforming in the late game that feels ill-suited to the controls.85%
Limited replayability for players who are not interested in score-chasing.80%
Gameplay can feel repetitive once the initial novelty of the mechanics wears off.60%
Weak narrative and lore that fails to match the quality of the gameplay.50%

Notable Mentions

The game successfully evolved into a full Steam release from its origins as a popular Flash game.
Many reviewers suggest purchasing the title on a significant discount due to its short duration.
Players have expressed a strong desire for an official level creator to extend the game's life.

Confidence: 70%

Based on the 203 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 29, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

Peak · last 90 days

126

All-time peak

6.3K

Price

Current price

$19.99

Lowest tracked

$3.99since Jun 12, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week

67%

Last 30 days

95%

All-time positive

96%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews28.5K

Positive: 27.2K (96%)Negative: 1.3K (4%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

Avg Playtime at Review

90%

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