Roboquest

Roboquest is a 2023 rogue-lite first-person shooter video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp Studios and published by Starbreeze Studios.^[2] 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 will be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 27, 2025.^[3][4]

Roboquest
Developer(s)	RyseUp Studios
Publisher(s)	Starbreeze Studios
Engine	Unreal Engine 4
Platform(s)	PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X/S
Release	Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S November 7, 2023[1] PS4, PS5 May 27, 2025
Genre(s)	Roguelite first-person shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Roboquest is a first-person shooter with rogue-lite elements and is playable in single-player or two-player co-op.^[5] Players can choose between 6 unlockable classes to tackle runs on different difficulty levels. Players collect various items, gadgets, and objects during runs to assist them in-game or to purchase permanent upgrades at Basecamp. Each run features a level-up system where players are awarded upgrades. These upgrades can be synergized to create powerful builds.^[6][7]

The campaign includes branching paths, randomized bosses/encounters, and secret levels to encourage replayability. Players recharge health, purchase run upgrades, and trade weapons in safe rooms; typically located at the beginning and middle of levels.^[8][9]

Development and release

In April 2024, the Arsenal Update launched. The update included new weapons, NPCs, summons, and a training range map.^[10]

In June 2024, the Super Update was released. The update includes a new playable character class (SuperBot), new weapon (Captain McSlice), new level (Harmony Square), and five new in-game achievements related to SuperBot.^[11] An update/crossover with Motion Twin's Dead Cells was released in August 2024. The update features The Collector as an NPC and also includes new items pulled from Dead Cells.^[12]

The game was announced for release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the "first half of 2025".^[3] It was later announced that the game was scheduled for release on May 27, 2025.

Reception

Aggregate scores

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	PC: 85/100[13]
OpenCritic	88% recommend[14]

Review score

Publication	Score
GamingAge	9/10[15]

Reception

Roboquest received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.^[13] OpenCritic determined that 88% of critics recommend the game.^[14] Critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.^[16][17][18] GamingAge complimented the controls and gunplay.^[15]