Madrobot X
Released Sep 2016
MadRobot X is an old school shoot 'em up game. You control a robot trying to escape from the laboratory of a mad scientist, and to accomplish this, you'll need the help of GoboGobo, another robot who also wants to escape.
84% positive · 146 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $2.99 IndieGala Steam key $2.99
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Evaluation
MadRobot X launched on September 21, 2016 as a complete, self-contained old-school shoot 'em up. The developer issued a small patch (v1.01) on September 25, 2016 addressing early launch issues, and then added Linux support on February 10, 2017. That February 2017 post represents the last known communication from the developer. No DLC was ever listed, no expansions were announced, no roadmaps were published, and no future content was ever teased. The store description presents the game as a finished product with a fixed feature set. With no developer activity since February 10, 2017, no outstanding content commitments, and no post-launch content cycle beyond platform support, the game is a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Store description presents a fixed feature set (12 bosses, specific modes, power-ups) with no mention of future content, seasons, or planned additions
Linux/SteamOS support added — last known developer communication
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Sometimes You
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
MadRobot X is an old school shoot 'em up game. You control a robot trying to escape from the laboratory of a mad scientist, and to accomplish this, you'll need the help of GoboGobo, another robot who also wants to escape. The task is not easy; the mad scientist will do anything to prevent anyone from escaping.
Features
- Pixel art style
- Progressive challenge
- Power ups
- Special skills
- 12 Bosses
- Bullets, bullets, bullets!
- Nightmare Mode
- Gameservices Scoreboard
- Gamepad support with 2 modes:
* Normal: LStick moves the robot, RStick shoots and maneuvers the beam
* Classic: LStick moves the robot and maneuvers the beam, buttons shoot - Gameplay adjustments (hitbox, touchscreen, hp recovery, etc...)
- The ability to mute, not only the music, but sound effects as well
- And much more (like bullets!)
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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