RUBATO (2026)

Developer: dconn
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 483 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quirky, hands-on 2D physics-based collect-a-thon where you run and gather items across a whimsical sci-fi setting.

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What players say

Players praise the platforming and tight controls, especially the frog sections and physics-based gadget abilities. The story shifts tone dramatically partway through and delivers an emotional, surreal ending that many found profound. The humor is silly and self-aware, though some found the tonal contrast jarring. A few encountered softlock bugs in the final boss.

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