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Guide a silent robot through ruined Arcadia, battling corrupted machines and unlocking new paths with abilities found along the way.
Released 28 Apr 2022
Explore Robot Arcadia
Unlock Ability-Gated Paths
Slash Corrupted Machines
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Developed by Mister Morris Games · Published by Mister Morris Games
Haiku, the Robot follows Haiku through Arcadia, an interconnected land of machines afflicted by corruption. Explore its regions and meet robots while seeking answers about the world.
Travel through side-scrolling environments, tackle platforming obstacles, and fight hostile machines with melee attacks. New movement abilities open routes that were previously out of reach.
Find upgrades and equip chips to customize Haiku’s capabilities as you explore. Using abilities builds heat, temporarily restricting their use; optional additions include a one-health Corrupt Mode and a back-to-back boss challenge.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the rewarding exploration, responsive movement, and pixel-art presentation, along with the compact, approachable adventure. Some enjoy its relaxed challenge, while others find the bosses too easy. Navigation and backtracking draw recurring criticism, particularly around limited fast travel and the lack of custom map markers.
Obscure Information - Battle bosses back-to-back in the new 'Trial of Steel'. Two new bosses. New area to explore. Expanded lore & general improvements across the entirety of Arcadia.
Corrupt Mode - Test your skills in this new challenging game mode. One health point. Temporary health upgrades. Alternative storyline. New train stations. New achievements.
Haiku the Robot is a cute adventure-exploration game set in a vast interconnected world full of corrupt robots and machinery. Explore the dying land of Arcadia; fight fierce machines; befriend quirky robots, and seek answers to the mysteries of the world around you.
Explore.
Forge your own path through a vast interconnected world full of corrupt robots and machinery. Map uncharted paths and explore the hidden depths of Arcadia.
Fight.
Dodge, dash, and slash as you battle fierce-looking machines. Challenge your skills and reflexes through tight melee combat and epic boss fights.
Discover.
Evolve with powerful items and abilities, allowing you to reach previously inaccessible areas. Meet a variety of quirky robots, both friend and foe, and discover the dark secrets of the world around you.
Classic side-scrolling action with all the modern trimmings.
Dodge, dash, and slash through machine-like enemies.
Jump, zip, and blink past challenging platforming obstacles.
Meet a wide cast of interesting characters on your journey.
Customize your playstyle through the chip system.
Explore a vast interconnected world. Full of hidden secrets, fierce enemies, and quirky robots. A true Metroidvania.
Make your own journey as you collect new items, abilities, and upgrades.
Map your progress and piece together the secrets of Arcadia.
Sharp and precise character movement with tight melee combat.
GameBoy-inspired pixel art - each frame animated by hand. True retro aesthetic with modern controls.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 40 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
