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Roboquest
Developer RyseUp Studios
Roboquest is a 2023 rogue-lite first-person shooter video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp Studios and published by Starbreeze Studios. The game entered early access for Windows via Steam in 2020 and received a full release for Windows via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as releases on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023. The game was released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
465 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
279 positive · 20 negative
95% range 90–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 279 | 20 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 58 | 0 | 69 |
| Lemmy * | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| Mastodon * | 8 | 0 | 10 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
16,624 of 17,354 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 239 yes, 19 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 258 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (23,346 of 24,501 positive).
Players widely praise the game's movement, gunplay, and polish. [1][2][3] Some note that development has ended, but still recommend it. [4][5][6] A few reviewers criticize limited build variety and co-op issues. [7][8]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Kinda liked it at first but quickly became boring. The weapon and upgrade pools aren't that big so there isn't much build variety. Many of the weapons are gimmicky which you would never actually use. The abilities also commit the usual roguelike mistake of not being too impactful and interesting. There are still some characters I haven't tried and I know those have their own upgrades but at this point I'm dreading …
- [1]
This game is genuinely as close to perfect as you can get with gaming. The overwhelmingly positive reviews really don't do this game justice. The movement in this game is top tier. The shooting in this game is simply the best. Don't be put off by the roguelite elements. There is a good level variety. There are branching paths. The upgrades are all finely tuned. You can legitimately win with just about any …
- [3]
This game is the king of FPS Roguelites from movement to gunplay to music to buildcrafting. Fastest paced FPS Roguelite by a MILE and after years of searching for something else to scratch this itch and potentially cover on my channel, there just isn't anything. Truly a phenomenon in the genre. As of November 28, 2025, there is still not a single FPS Roguelite that can compete with this game and it's genuinely so …
- [4]
Really sad to see the development come to a stop, but I understand why. Forcing yourselves to work on something you are no longer passionate for would ultimately hurt the game. While there won't be much else concerning updates, I HIGHLY recommend picking up the game, it's loads and loads of fun. Not as replayable as other games in the roguelike genre, and the multiplayer flow is a little off, but overall the game is …
- [2]
This is a wonderfully fast, frenetic and often punishing roguelike that somehow does almost everything better than the things it likely took inspiration from. It does the comic book art style way better than Borderlands ever could. The weapons are all designed really well and are lovingly animated and satisfying to shoot. The game feels impeccably balanced. Difficulties feel fair and appropriate to what they're …
Summarised from 34 of the 398 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
93% of the 258 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Roboquest. The complaint that keeps coming up: co-op disconnections and no reconnect feature. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Roboquest received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. OpenCritic determined that 88% of critics recommend the game. Critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack. GamingAge complimented the controls and gunplay.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 465 · most liked firstAnd that's my first game of 2025 completed with Roboquest. What a gem of a game. Final boss is hard as nails, but did enough runs with enough unlocks that I got a crazy overpower build in the end. Will definitely be returning for more runs later.
positive · AI labelView post →Roboquest is $12.49 on Steam buff.ly/xJAdRa7 US PS+ buff.ly/QSl7x09 Deck playable also on Game Pass Premium
neutral · AI labelView post →so good, best of its genre, makes gunfire reborn seem extremely disappointing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is genuinely as close to perfect as you can get with gaming. The overwhelmingly positive reviews really don't do this game justice. The movement in this game is top tier. The shooting in this game is simply the best. Don't be put off by the roguelite elements. There is a good level variety. There are branching paths. The upgrades are all finely tuned. You can legitimately win with just about any combination the game throws at you. The game focuses on your ability to use the tools it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hell yeag!!!!!!! I will one day get every trans woman to play Roboquest, the game that is discovered solely through trans to trans communications lol
positive · AI labelView post →From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel. I aspired to the purity of the blessed machine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Flat2VR Studios, which has 4 PSVR2 titles set to release this month, and a fifth game in 2026. These titles are VRacer Hoverbike, Audio Trip, Roboquest VR, Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok and Rager (2026).
neutral · AI labelView post →Since I'm planning on playing Roboquest again, I've decided to update my PFP to the guardian himself from that game! If you haven't yet, I highly recommend playing this game because it's a ton of fun! ^^🤖
positive · AI labelView post →I honestly can't wait for their roguelike spinoff to come out, it looks so damn good, I've become very interested in roguelikes as I've gotten older, they're very arcadey, very game session oriented. Synthetik, RoR, RoboQuest, Hades, to name a few. Also been doing a bit of roguelike mods for Doom
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a wonderfully fast, frenetic and often punishing roguelike that somehow does almost everything better than the things it likely took inspiration from. It does the comic book art style way better than Borderlands ever could. The weapons are all designed really well and are lovingly animated and satisfying to shoot. The game feels impeccably balanced. Difficulties feel fair and appropriate to what they're called, and you barely get punished or locked out of content at all for going…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is the king of FPS Roguelites from movement to gunplay to music to buildcrafting. Fastest paced FPS Roguelite by a MILE and after years of searching for something else to scratch this itch and potentially cover on my channel, there just isn't anything. Truly a phenomenon in the genre. As of November 28, 2025, there is still not a single FPS Roguelite that can compete with this game and it's genuinely so sad. This game is peak, and nobody else is able to capture what makes it so.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pushing the definition but I started when it was still in beta... Minecraft has gotten hundreds and hundreds of hours put into it. Terarria and Starbound are both really good and scratch that same itch as Minecraft. Core Keeper is another one that has some of that feel and I ended up really enjoying. Surprised I haven't seen it mentioned but Cave Story was made by one guy doing everything... and everything in it is immaculate. It's still free for the original version as well. Stardew Valley…
neutral · AI labelView post →Roboquest (Steam) is $11.25 on GMG buff.ly/OVCQPaf #ad Deck playable also on Game Pass Premium
neutral · AI labelView post →It's fun, although I wish grading you on doing the levels quickly wasn't a thing. I like exploring and hate missing things. This isn't Doom.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To me this game is "ol reliable", and has been since 2020. Its the one game i always have installed on my pc. Its not my most played game, but its the game i always boot up when i have no internet or no clue what else to play. Its feature complete, satisfying, runs well, looks good, the soundtrack bangs and it always brings me an hour or two of fun. 10/10, thanks RyseUp
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Weekend PC Game Deals: Dino and robot specials, sandbox bundles, and more. Big Deals - Street Fighter 6 – $39.59 on Steam - Lords of the Fallen – $35.99 on Steam - Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord – $29.99 on Steam - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – $25.99 on Steam - RoboCop: Rogue City – $24.57 on Gamebillet - The Invincible – $22.49 on Steam - The Talos Principle 2 – $22.49 on Steam - Voidtrain – $22.49 on Steam - DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT – $21.24 on Steam - Roboquest – $19.99 on Steam - Atlas…
neutral · AI labelView post →This is hands down the best boomer shooter co-op rogue lite game to be had. Great soundtrack, solid controls, fantastic boss fight, colorful and detailed visuals. Literally no complaints. 10 out of 10 Here's me and my buddy beating this game on Guardian 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbbKzVQn0Vc
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a Vampire Survivors-like transformed into a just full on roguelike rgp, it's so unbelievably good. If you like fps literally at all Roboquest is one of the best games ever made and nobody knows anything about it, it's like what if a game had a very cute version of Borderlands' art and rpg weapons
positive · AI labelView post →I love this game, but please make projectile and melee weapons more viable. Hitscan is the only thing in this game that is consistent, as later into the game enemies will start dodging more and be more mobile. Even with all of the mobility options unlocked, it's hard to really play with Melee weapons as the life cells don't really drop enough health even if it gives you bonus life cells, and with projectiles the enemies get tankier and chunkier which makes hitscan the option 9.9 times out of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really sad to see the development come to a stop, but I understand why. Forcing yourselves to work on something you are no longer passionate for would ultimately hurt the game. While there won't be much else concerning updates, I HIGHLY recommend picking up the game, it's loads and loads of fun. Not as replayable as other games in the roguelike genre, and the multiplayer flow is a little off, but overall the game is great, the characters are cute, the story is neat, and the world is cool. Pick…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game fucking rips holy shit, Roboquest is the best new game I've played in AGES numbers is now up to 7 Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
positive · AI labelView post →Highly enjoyable fps roguelite. The gunplay is reminiscent of Borderlands but without the irritating characters, insufferable dialogue and dull fetch quests of later BL titles (looking at you, BL4......). It also doesn't require a monster PC to maintain fps. Nice feel to progression across runs but a decent challenge. Plenty of charm and replay value with different paths (a la starfox) and difficulty levels. Huge thumbs up from me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An incredible game that captures the artistry of game dev. Exudes charm while sporting a polish smoother than a baby's ass. Enemies and levels that pop with the colors and life of a pixar film. A depth in gameplay that 20-years of FPS history couldn't replicate. An incredible game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Roboquest is one of my fave co-op experiences in recent years
positive · AI labelView post →I love Overwatch, but can't stand the playerbase. This game scratches that same itch of fun guns, flow state, freedom of movement, and always having something to do. Highly recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →meanwhile in indie they even make better shooters considering Roboquest is literally the best FPS game I've ever played
positive · AI labelView post →yeah right uhhh i like Project Moon Dishonored any stealth game really Roboquest jjba Mob Psycho uhhh i like women too Risk of Rain Rain World Ender Lilies Hollow knight follow me im a good person with normal toughts
neutral · AI labelView post →So, most of my recommendations are going to be FPS or first person. For Valve related stuff: - *Half-Life 2* is pretty much a must have along with Episodes 1 and 2. - *Black Mesa* is a remake of the original. - *Entropy : Zero 2* is a fantastic fan made mod that's a good follow up after finishing *Half-Life 2* and the episodes. - The original *Entropy : Zero* is pretty good, but the default difficulty is hard as hell. - *Portal 1* and *2* are also a must have - *Portal: Revolution* is an…
neutral · AI labelView post →Funny how the reviews barely mention how good the game feel is of this game. Build this, boss that, progression there yada yada. No, this game is just base-line fun to play and git gud at mechanically. As far as I'm concerned, progression is just a way to keep left-brain happy while right-brain games, and this game has it in spades. Very pleasant environment, good sound effects. The charaacters, story and music are weak but easiily ignorable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think about this game every so often and I'm sad that it's done and over with, but I do think that in the realm of cooperative roguelite shooters this one feels the most...boomer to me. Sometimes I want to dive in and get greasy and covered in my foes slippery internal juices - sometimes I want to just play sniper or something. The level design lets build freedom run wild (though I will admit that my best runs have always been mosh pit bruiser builds). Either way I got a lot of playtime out…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dive into a quick game of Roboquest for this evening. 😊🌟 Think the Frying Pans are a little too overpowered, for this poor robots. 😂🍳🔥
positive · AI labelView post →Lemmyvision - Team Programming.Dev Song Submissions. Hey everyone! Someone on lemmy is running a eurovision-like event called Lemmyvision that we are participating in. The community for it is at [[email protected]](https://jlai.lu/c/lemmyvision) ## What is Lemmyvision? The contest will involve different countries each deciding on one song to send to the contest and then people will be able to vote for which one is their favorite. The aim is to promote different languages and cultures from…
neutral · AI labelView post →this game slaps. it's got schmovement, builds, hitscan, projectiles, summons, explosives, rocket jumping, meta progression, collectibles
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The New Standard for Roguelike FPS A high-octane roguelike FPS that prioritizes mechanical polish over narrative fluff. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel with its gameplay, the core loop is incredibly satisfying. If you're looking for tight combat and a progression system that respects your time, this is a no-brainer. Pros: Outstanding arsenal and a varied enemy roster. Engaging co-op play. A rewarding progression system that avoids endless grinding. Polished gameplay with highly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stream over! Thanks for watching! 💖 We sent the love to @pengiexe.bsky.social who's checking out indie horror games! 💖 What a fucking masterpiece of a game. Truly... Phenomenal. 11/10 story. I'll be back tomorrow for some Roboquest with @seimorra.bsky.social, then MH Wilds to finish off the day! 💖
neutral · AI labelView post →I discovered this game in a video called "If I get hit, I switch Roguelikes" and loved the game immediately. Truly Love at first sight <3 Robobillion/10!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game and Roboquest are two of my favorite roguelikes! They both have a different feel when using the weapons, but both are incredibly satisfying! The progression and unlocks feel rewarding, the coop is fun (only played them with friends, so idk how online‐strangers coop is), and I enjoy how the difficulty scales. Love the weapon, perk, and build variety!!
neutral · AI labelView post →This is genuinely one of my favorite games of all time, it feels like youre having fun in a hero shooter but you dont have to deal with ♥♥♥♥♥♥ teammates. The movement in this game is smooth as butter and MOST of the guns are actually interesting, theres a ton of content and replayability. I highly reccommend ts
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kinda liked it at first but quickly became boring. The weapon and upgrade pools aren't that big so there isn't much build variety. Many of the weapons are gimmicky which you would never actually use. The abilities also commit the usual roguelike mistake of not being too impactful and interesting. There are still some characters I haven't tried and I know those have their own upgrades but at this point I'm dreading the thought of starting another run to run around and shoot the bullet sponge…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fanstastic game! Be awar that It is no longer in development but it is a really fun game ad definalty worth the money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most indie games will end up better than pretty much every AAA title. The best games I've played in the last decade were either indie or AA. Roboquest, Pathfinder WotR, Dyson Sphere Program, Outer Wilds, Balatro, Helldivers 2, Deep Rock Galactic, Rogue Trader, Darktide, Abiotic Factor, Rimworld, Stellaris, DV Rings of Saturn, Hardspace Shipbreaker, Voices of the Void, Expedition 33, Blue Prince, Tiny Glade, Witchfire, Instruments of Destruction, Heart of the Machine, Tainted Grail Fall of…
neutral · AI labelView post →If you're looking for a fast-paced game with a more contemporary aesthetic, might I recommend Roboquest? Very clear visuals, varied and interesting weapons, 7 different classes and multiple difficulty levels. Soundtrack rips too.
positive · AI labelView post →Last 2 triple A games I've bought (Dragon's Dogma 2 and Civ 7) have both been awful. Meanwhile I spend 15 on a game like Roboquest and play it for 30 hours.
positive · AI labelView post →Humble Bundle: Flat2VR Bundle. New Humble Bundle featuring a bunch of games from Flat2VR, a studio that ports flatscreen games to VR), though not all of these games are ports. £20 gets you: * Roboquest VR * I AM YOUR BEAST VR * VRacer Hoverbike * WRATH * Surviving Mars: Pioneer * Genotype * Out of Sight VR * RAGER * Audio Trip
neutral · AI labelView post →Got into this game about a month after the devs announced they're not longer updating it. Was defintiely upset to hear that but this game is a ♥♥♥♥ ton of fun, absolutely recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great gameplay, lots of content. Unfortunately, the coop is sort of fundamentally broken with >50% runs disconnecting and no way to reconnect
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dude the more I play this the more I swear a 20% 30% movement speed boost would make it much more fun, and specially with how the game is a bullet hell more or less, I wish I were faster in this game...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yesterday I finally completed the hallowed Roboquest Shovel Run game fucking rips. Also something I haven't seen discussed at all there's a GRAPPLING HOOK in this game and also fucking rips Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
positive · AI labelView post →This game is amazing on keyboard and controller I've beaten all the main difficulties and played online coop (strictly two player online), but I haven't pressed far into the endless mode. The flow on keyboard mouse is amazing! Movement is fluid, the level design and enemies push you to play aggressively, although slower playstyles are somewhat available. You end up developing good spatial awareness to manage your position in the arena to ensure you don't get stuck on corners and get hammered.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like Risk of Rain 2, you'll like my game If you like Megabonk, you'll like my game If you like Roboquest, you'll like my game #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #jogobr #roguelike
neutral · AI labelView post →Best of it's genre by far. Very fast paced, great weapon and skill variety with lots of things to unlock. Enemies all have predictable attacks and reward knowledge and skill. It's a really satisfying game to play, highly recommend. Movement and shooting feels good, light but not floaty. I come back to this game regularly because of how locked in you can feel while zooming around.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredible full game experience. In a world of half baked early access slop, this game is fun, complete and just downright awesome! Super easy to sink time, sessions last 20-40 minutes and it can be played 2-player coop with a friend. Oh and the soundtrack goes HARD! Easy recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a great FPS roguelike/lite. The characters are all distinct, guns feel good, upgrades are meaningful, movement is fun. Beautiful art and music. The best thing I can compare it to is Gunfire Reborn, which Roboquest falls just a little short of, but I still really enjoyed my time with it. Note: I only ever played singleplayer, so this review is based on that. Apparently multiplayer is having problems, but I did not try it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Roboquest VR Review: An Instant Classic. VR is no stranger to flatscreen conversions, and Flat2VR Studios quickly made a name for itself doing exactly that. Roboquest VR is the latest example, taking RyseUp Studios' 2023 roguelite FPS and thoroughly overhauling it. You control a Guardian robot taking down waves of hostile enemy machines, blazing a path for your human companion Max towards Haven 8 - an oasis in the desert that makes up most of this post-apocalyptic Earth. What is it?: An FPS…
neutral · AI labelView post →Best fps roguelike, gunplay feels fantastic, the soundtrack bangs and the weapon variety is big enough to keep you interested for a WHILE. I'm almost 17 hours in and still haven't tried out all the weapons, gadgets and robots.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hope you enjoyed RoboQuest! Sorry for changing the game last minute. Big thanks @ggdonecasual.bsky.social for the raid! We raided @piksiek.bsky.social and playing Bread & Fred with @umekotsukino.bsky.social ! www.twitch.tv/goodgamesdon... www.twitch.tv/piksiekensin... www.twitch.tv/umekotsukino
neutral · AI labelView post →Seeing alot of posts like this so I wanna share a list of my own interests! Mostly games and then a few varied random hobbies -Slay the Spire -Risk of Rain -Deep Rock Galactic -Lethal Company -Roboquest -Hades -Most things Nintendo -Void Crew -Cooking -Discussions -Game Design -Writing -Art
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a pretty decent roguelike with a good ost and shooting gameplay. It is quite easy to master this game and get creative with upgrades and build a decent run right after a few runs. The classes are actually interesting to play since the builds vary from one another by a lot. Sadly enough I haven't tried the co-op that the game offers, but I guarantee it must pretty fun too. There is a few downsides for this game, the first is that the game offers too little content, despite having a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I like this less than Gunfire Reborn this does have the superior gunplay and movement if you find yourself comparing the two. I would suggest getting both at the end of the day.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dont know why, but it just doesnt really feel good to play, maybe lack of upgrades that change gameplay
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