Holodrive

Holodrive

Released Mar 2021

A fast-paced multiplayer shooter where you customize your robot, zoom around with a jetpack, and battle with various weapons. Master the arenas, surprise your enemies, and enjoy the nonstop action!

78% positive · 1,234 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Holodrive is a free-to-play 2D multiplayer shooter that has been available since 2021 (having previously been in development since at least 2017). The game received its most substantial post-launch overhaul in March 2018, a major update that reworked core gameplay mechanics from the ground up. A follow-up hotfix shipped on March 6, 2018, and a further bug fix was released on October 5, 2018 — which represents the last known developer communication specifically about Holodrive. On December 12, 2023, BitCake Studio posted to the Holodrive Steam page announcing Atomic Picnic, explicitly describing it as the "spiritual successor to Holodrive." This strongly signals that the studio has moved on to a new project rather than continuing to develop Holodrive. No content updates, roadmaps, or future plans for Holodrive have been communicated by the developer since October 2018. Both DLC items on the store (the Founder's Pack and the Rivals of Aether Pack) are released, and no unreleased DLC is listed. The store description references "Cocoball," a game mode that appears to have already shipped as part of the game. There are no season passes, battle passes, or announced upcoming content of any kind. The overall picture is a game that received active development through 2018, then went quiet — with the developer's own 2023 post effectively closing the chapter on Holodrive by announcing its spiritual successor. The game exists as a playable, complete free-to-play product, but is no longer receiving new content.
Evidence
BitCake Studio announced Atomic Picnic as the 'spiritual successor to Holodrive,' redirecting players to the new game. This is the last official communication on the Holodrive Steam page.
news post · Dec 12, 2023 source development ending
high
Described as the biggest update yet, overhauling core mechanics including weapons, jetpack, health, and energy systems.
news post · Mar 2, 2018 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Versus Evil
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

A high-speed 2D multiplayer shooter where you design and customize your robot. Gear up, jetpack around, and race to victory!

Jump in - It's Free to Play, now with Cocoball!

Holodrive is free to play, and you don’t need to spend a dime to keep things fair. You can collect all combat items just by playing! Dive into Deathmatch or try one of the three team-based modes, including the new Cocoball, for a cluckin' good time!

The Rise of the Explosive Dummies

When Holocorp made the Dummies, they intended them to be the ultimate companion robots—man's new best friend. Who knew they’d end up obsessed with blowing each other up in style? Now, decked out in flashy gear and armed with guns and wild power-ups, these robots battle it in crazy arenas to prove who's the best. What could go wrong?

Non-Stop Multiplayer Action

The action in Holodrive is fast, strategic, and packed with explosions! You'll quickly get into the groove of blowing each other up, and when you do, you'll respawn in no time to keep the chaos going. Use the map to your advantage—teleport into the thick of the fight or duck behind anti-bullet barriers to surprise your enemies!

Become a Weapon Collector

You can carry up to 7 weapons at once. Scavenge weapons and ammo as you navigate the levels, or grab them from the enemies you take down. Score new weapons by opening packs, crafting them, or snagging the free weapon that rotates every 3 days!

Mobility, Versatility, Unpredictability

Every Dummy comes with a jetpack, letting you zip around the arena with speed. The fast-paced action is enhanced by ramps and power-ups placed strategically, adding an element of surprise that can instantly change the game.

Customize and Show off your Stylish Self

Customize everything from your hat to your jetpack! Open Holopacks to get complete sets like Shinobi or Ninja, or mix and match parts to make a bold fashion statement that stands out in the arena.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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