Step into the metallic shoes of a robot with an unusual appetite in Not The Robots, a unique blend of stealth and roguelike action developed by 2DArray and published by tinyBuild. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to navigate office buildings, consume furniture, and avoid detection by patrolling guards.

This isn't your typical office job; it's a game where your sustenance is also your camouflage.

The core gameplay loop revolves around strategic movement and resource management, as you'll need to eat furniture to survive and blend in, all while evading a variety of hazards. The game features procedurally generated levels across seven distinct buildings, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same.

Permadeath is a key element, adding a layer of tension and consequence to every decision you make.

Players will need to master a range of crafty gadgets to overcome obstacles and outsmart their robotic adversaries. The environment is fraught with danger, including spotlights, lasers, and bombs, all of which must be carefully sidestepped.

The challenge escalates with each building, pushing your stealth and survival skills to the limit. For those who enjoy a good challenge and a dash of the absurd, Not The Robots offers a truly memorable experience.

Overview

Not The Robots casts you as a furniture-eating automaton tasked with surviving procedurally generated office environments. It masterfully combines roguelike elements like permadeath and random levels with a unique stealth mechanic where consuming furniture serves as both sustenance and cover. Developed by 2DArray and published by tinyBuild, this indie title offers a distinct and challenging experience.

Highlights

  • Unique Stealth Mechanic: Eat furniture to blend in and survive, a core mechanic that sets this game apart.
  • Procedural Generation & Permadeath: Navigate seven buildings worth of increasingly brutal, randomly generated levels with the constant threat of permadeath.
  • Gadget-Based Gameplay: Utilize a variety of crafty gadgets to outsmart patrolling guards and overcome environmental hazards like lasers and bombs.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy challenging roguelikes, stealth games, and titles with unconventional premises. If you appreciate games that require strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and a willingness to learn from failure, Not The Robots will likely appeal to you.

Game Info

  • Developer: 2DArray
  • Publisher: tinyBuild
  • Genre: Action, Indie, Strategy
  • Release Date: December 12, 2013
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards.