Fit check
Is B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of top-down shooters who want cooperative play for up to four people
- Players who prefer arcade runs with procedural levels and a 100-floor survival structure
- Story-focused action players who want branching paths, multiple endings, and collectible combat companions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow or contemplative experience rather than repeated top-down combat runs
- Those who prefer a single fixed campaign instead of procedural arcade floors and run resets after defeat
- Players looking for a first-person or third-person shooter rather than a top-down game
Our take on B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends
The defining structure is its split between a 12-level story campaign with multiple endings and a 100-floor arcade mode that generates new levels for each run.
What is B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends?
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O. T. S. and the Robofriends is a top-down sci-fi shooter with roguelite structure, a narrative story mode, and an arcade mode built from procedurally generated levels. Story mode contains 12 levels, branching paths, multiple endings, and more than 20 Robofriends to rescue, each offering a different combat aid. Arcade mode spans 100 floors and resets the run after defeat. Four robot characters—TOM, BRI, STU, and RED—use distinct attack styles, including melee, electric strikes, rapid-fire cannons, and remote-detonated rockets. All modes support up to four-player local or Remote Play co-op, with drop-in and drop-out play. Fully voiced motion comics present the story, while the game uses a neon cartoon science-fiction style and a New Retro Wave soundtrack.
How B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends plays
- 01Four playable robots
- TOM, BRI, STU, and RED cover melee, electric, rapid-fire, and rocket-based attacks.
- 02Two game modes
- Story mode offers 12 levels and multiple endings, while arcade mode uses procedural generation across 100 floors.
- 03Robofriend companions
- More than 20 rescued robots provide combat effects such as healing, bubble shielding, and fire attacks.
- 04Four-player co-op
- Local play and Remote Play support groups of up to four, with players able to join or leave during a run.
- 05Voiced story presentation
- Motion comics with full voice acting convey the narrative between combat sections.
B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends compared to similar games
Abyssus is the closest listed alternative: both are multiplayer roguelite shooters, but B.O.T.S. combines a voiced story campaign with a 100-floor arcade mode, while Abyssus focuses on hand-crafted levels and brine-powered weapons that can be refitted with ancient technologies. The other listed games do not share this listing's combination of top-down shooting, roguelite runs, and four-player co-op.
B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends: platforms & release
Is B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of top-down shooters who want cooperative play for up to four people. Skip it if: players seeking a slow or contemplative experience rather than repeated top-down combat runs.
Where can I download B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends on?
Windows only.
