Action · April 28, 2022
Haiku, the Robot (2022)
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.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Metroidvania · 277
- Adventure · 263
- Exploration · 260
- Pixel Graphics · 257
- Atmospheric · 233
- Robots · 225
- Platformer · 223
- Open World · 223
- 2D Platformer · 220
- Side Scroller · 201
- Dark Fantasy · 194
- Cute · 191
- 2D · 188
- Retro · 180
- Lore-Rich · 171
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.9k Steam reviews | Top 80% in Action |
| Positive rating | 90% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 37% |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 66% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (6)
- English volume_up
- Portuguese - Brazil volume_up
- Spanish - Latin America volume_up
- German volume_up
- Japanese volume_up
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
Full audio (6)
- English
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Spanish - Latin America
- German
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 28, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Base price | $6.79 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
Achievements
40
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
90%Very Positive · 2.9k reviews
2.6k positive · 291 negative
Curator recommendations
2.3k
Editions & Packages
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