Robotry!

Challenging gameplay, fun levels and great visuals! Watching the trailer again after playing the game I realize now how much I still suck at it lol

Robotry is a distinctive physics-driven platformer developed and published by Lockpickle that immediately separates itself from traditional games in the genre through one simple but bold design decision: there is no jump button. Instead of relying on familiar platforming controls, players guide a small robot by independently manipulating each of its legs, transforming movement itself into the heart of the challenge. What initially feels awkward and unconventional gradually develops into an impressively rewarding gameplay system that celebrates experimentation, persistence, and creativity. Rather than offering fast-paced reflex platforming, Robotry invites players to embrace trial and error while discovering increasingly efficient ways to navigate its imaginative worlds. The game's movement system is its defining achievement. Every obstacle requires players to think differently, using the robot's legs to step, climb, swing, push, and propel themselves across hazardous terrain. Even reaching a nearby ledge can feel like solving a miniature puzzle during the opening hours, but the sense of accomplishment grows alongside the player's improving skill. Instead of punishing failure, Robotry turns every stumble, fall, and accidental flip into an entertaining learning experience. The carefully designed physics create moments that are both challenging and unexpectedly funny, encouraging players to experiment with new techniques instead of relying on repetitive mechanics. The campaign follows a group of optimistic orange astronauts conducting scientific expeditions on a variety of planets, giving players a cheerful backdrop for their robotic adventures. Each location introduces fresh environmental hazards and gameplay ideas that naturally expand on previously learned mechanics. The level design steadily increases in complexity without abandoning accessibility, allowing players to build confidence while constantly encountering new situations that require creative movement. Hidden paths, collectibles, and optional discoveries reward curious players, while the central spaceship hub provides a relaxing space to practice movement skills and interact with the game's playful world between missions. Robotry shines even brighter when played with others. Its local cooperative mode transforms the already entertaining movement system into a source of endless laughter, particularly when multiple players share control of a single robot by operating different legs. Success depends entirely on communication and coordination, often resulting in hilarious failures before everyone finally works together effectively. Alternatively, each participant can control their own robot for a more familiar cooperative experience. This flexibility makes the game suitable for both casual gatherings and players seeking a unique cooperative platforming adventure that stands apart from conventional multiplayer titles. Outside the main campaign, Robotry extends its longevity through several competitive multiplayer activities designed for up to four players. Minigames centered around races, volleyball-inspired matches, collecting gems, and other physics-based contests make excellent use of the deliberately unconventional controls. These modes embrace the unpredictable nature of the movement system, creating chaotic competitions where unexpected mistakes frequently become the funniest moments of the session. Combined with unlockable customization options and collectible secrets scattered throughout the adventure, the game offers plenty of reasons to return even after completing the main story. Artistically, Robotry presents a bright and inviting world filled with colorful environments and expressive animations that perfectly match its lighthearted tone. The charming robot protagonist communicates plenty of personality through movement alone, while the cheerful astronauts and imaginative planetary settings create an atmosphere that remains consistently welcoming. Complementing the visuals is an energetic soundtrack and satisfying sound design that enhance every successful climb, clumsy fall, and physics-driven interaction without becoming repetitive or distracting. Although Robotry's originality is one of its greatest strengths, it also creates the game's biggest barrier. Players accustomed to traditional platformers may struggle with the unusual controls during the early stages, and the lack of immediate precision can occasionally feel frustrating. However, this difficulty is intentional rather than poorly designed. As players gain confidence and understand how the robot's movement works, tasks that once appeared impossible gradually become second nature. This steady progression from confusion to mastery is ultimately one of the game's most satisfying accomplishments and gives every successful maneuver genuine significance. Robotry succeeds because it fully commits to its unconventional vision instead of treating its mechanics as a simple novelty. Every aspect of the experience, from the campaign and puzzles to cooperative play and competitive minigames, revolves around its unique movement system, resulting in a remarkably cohesive and memorable platforming adventure. It offers a refreshing alternative to more traditional games in the genre by rewarding patience, creativity, and teamwork with moments that are equally satisfying and hilarious. Players willing to embrace its learning curve will discover one of the more inventive physics-based platformers available on Steam. Rating: 8/10

Fun challenging game that is good for adults as well as my 3 kids (ages 4, 7, 10). The 4 yo struggled a bit, but with how levels progressed she could keep along with us and even sometimes beat her siblings. The levels are really short and snappy and really focus on one game mechanic at a time. If you got it early, you weren't in tutorial hell, and you could breeze through the level. If you struggled, there were helpful holobots to show you how to do it and infinite respawns so you could do it till you succeed. All and all a great gameplay experience. We only encountered a single bug in the game. When you get your second leg, the camera didn't continue to the right so we were stuck. Restarting the level, and taking 30 seconds to get back to where we were fixed it, so no big deal, but the dev should poke into this to see what the deal is. After an hour of gameplay we made it a bit into the second world of the forest, and the vectory shaded art is very pleasing and easy to parse apart. If you like this game, check out "drink more glurp" which has a similar two joystick two leg control system where you race against eachother in ridiculous ways. We love both these games and the game mechanic in general.

Gostei bastante da gameplay no inicio é simples mas depois a coisa vai apertando!

Un vídeo vale más que mil palabras............ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxDjQiEIfDE Típico juego de físicas en el que somons un robot con dos piernas cada una de las cuales la manejamos una con cada palanca. Fases cortas, que se van complicando poco a poco, mecánicas nuevas que lo hacen muy entretenido. Un juego divertido, siempre y cuando tengas la paciencia suficiente para no espantar el mando contra la pared, que hay algún nivel que lo harías gustosamente. Un saludo

Um jogo muito bom, viciante. Precisa de uma boa precisão nos seus comandos para conseguir se movimentar

Very fun! I'm bad at coordination so this game is hilarious for me to play :D Extremely charming characters and their voice sounds kept me smiling throughout :) The multiplayer is a blast and definitely one of those games that gets you talking and laughing together immediately! The first few missions have nice pacing to help guide you through the controls and mechanics. Overall I'm really enjoying myself you can tell a lot of work and polish has been put into the game!

If I were to try to sum this up in terms of other games, I'd say it's a combination of Getting Over It with Rayman Legends and maybe just a smidge of Edmund Mcmillen's Tri-achnid. It's a great physics-based game and it's a joy to master the controls of the little robot character you play as. There's room for a high skill ceiling of player controller mastery while still being accessible to people who just wanna get to the next room and see what happens. Overall just good fun, I haven't tried the co-op yet but I bet it'd be a really fun experience. I also live the cute banjo kazooie style voices the characters have, and the art for everything!

Haven't gotten super far but the controls are more intuitive than I expected. It's fun and seems to have quite a lot to do.

Challenging and rewarding! Robotry! is a puzzle game with soulslike difficulty - every task seems impossible at first glance, but as your skill and coordination grows, everything becomes possible. And as with the best skill-based games, when you accomplish that task that you had no idea how to even approach, it feels brilliant. Fair warning though, this will mess with your brain. The levels are short and plentiful, so you're never stuck having to replay long stretches. And the physics comedy makes you chuckle even as your poor bot stumbles into acid for the umpteenth time. The biggest downside is that the game takes a while to really get going with the silliness. World 4 is where it gets delightful, with hapless spherical penguins and wobbly animals dancing to the music. Good physics puzzle games are few and far between, and Robotry! combines it with charming humor. Best enjoyed in short bursts.