Attack Of The Retro Bots: 50s Sci-Fi VR Shooter Adventure

9/3/2026, 10:50:02 PM

Release date: 9/24/2019

Tags: #action #indie #adventure #vr

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Score: 58%Mixed
Review Count: 12 reviews
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Japan

¥ 205 (JPY)

Steam JP

$1.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 205
Global Price: $1.99
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Key highlight

Experience a 50s retro robot sci-fi shooter in Attack of the Retro Bots, playable on desktop or VR. Explore 10,000 maps, upgrade weapons, and enjoy family-friendly action.

Who this is for

Attack of the Retro Bots offers a unique retro sci-fi world and flexible gameplay that supports both desktop and VR. It's family-friendly while providing plenty of replayability through its vast number of maps and weapon/skill upgrades. The VR immersion is particularly noteworthy, making it a great choice for those looking to jump into a sci-fi action experience.

Details

Overview

Attack of the Retro Bots plunges players into a vibrant, family-friendly world inspired by 1950s sci-fi aesthetics, offering a distinct alternative to its more mature counterpart, Necro Mutex. Developed and published by Denormalizer, this action-adventure shooter is designed for broad appeal, allowing players to experience the thrill of combat either on a traditional desktop or immersively in virtual reality.

Highlights

Dual Play Modes: Enjoy the game as a standard desktop shooter or dive into an immersive VR experience with support for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and WMR, including 360/180-degree tracking and step rotation.
Vast Map Variety: Explore an incredible 10,000 procedurally generated maps, offering challenges that range from beginner-friendly to extremely difficult.
Progression and Customization: Collect rewards from completed maps to upgrade a diverse arsenal of weapons and enhance your character's skills, allowing for strategic build customization.

Who It's For

This title is perfect for players seeking a retro-futuristic shooter experience that is accessible to all ages. Fans of classic sci-fi, robot battles, and those looking for a VR title that balances engaging gameplay with a lighthearted theme will find much to enjoy. It's also a great pick for existing owners of Necro Mutex, thanks to the developer bundle discount.

Game Info

Attack of the Retro Bots was released on September 24, 2019. It supports multiplayer and features Steam Achievements. The game is available in English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Developed and published by Denormalizer, it falls under the Action, Indie, Adventure, and VR genres.