I Wanna Build a Robot (2020)

Developer: Ja2b Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 29 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quick, energetic retro action game with cute pixel art and a simple stick-and-stone combat loop.

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What players say

Players report a short, 30–50 minute 2D Zelda-like where movement speed and attack controls frustrate, while the stone weapon makes the easy game even easier. There is a split on difficulty: some find it easy, others cite the clumsy controls as the real challenge.

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