Fight challenging bosses, collect Power Stone shards, discover secrets, or play split-screen against friends in this retro 64-bit-inspired action platformer! Play as ShockBot on his adventurous quest to take back the PowerStones, defeat EvilBot, and survive through robot-crushing asteroid fields.
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Why Early Access?

“Community feedback will continue to bring valuable insights as we release additional content and fine-tune the existing content. Our early access users have helped us create exciting and immersive story mode levels and fun-filled split-screen multiplayer modes.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The completion of story mode will result in a release from early access, which is estimated to finalize in October of 2025. We are extremely passionate about this game and will continue polishing, adding content, and increasing gameplay quality as long as we can.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will bring even more of the retro goodness already packed into this game! The final build will give you a complete storyline, a larger list of levels to explore, additional mini-game maps, more abilities, and more challenging bosses.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Current features include:

Story Mode

  • An engaging story
  • Several worlds to explore
  • Interactive NPCs
  • Challenging puzzle levels
  • Boss battles that will put your skills to the test
  • Free play for more relaxed gaming
  • Space station building and decorating
  • Collectibles and high scores
  • (new!) Three save files to keep your progress

Party Mode

  • Split-screen multiplayer
  • Four party game modes
  • 4-player single-keyboard mode
  • 4-player controller support

Gameplay features

  • A wide range of enemies
  • Easy to use single-button base building
  • A variety of items and abilities
  • Fun easter eggs
  • 3rd person combat
  • An array of power-ups

Dive in and play today!”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price may increase at some point when we leave early access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We strive to communicate actively with our community and accept user feedback, primarily on Discord. We're already proud of how much PowerBots Builders has been shaped by our community.

Visit our Discord server today to join the fun!
https://www.nonage.net/discord”
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About This Game

Have you been hunting for the ultimate action-packed retro game tribute? Do you enjoy great couch multiplayer games? Look no further! Join the PowerBots team in their intense battles, space station building, and valiant efforts to complete their quest.

What are you waiting for?! It's time to take back the PowerStones and save Power Planet from EvilBot and his minions!

Story Mode

The PowerBots team is a peaceful group of explorer robots, but EvilBot and his minions have challenged them to fight for survival. Help the PowerBots team retrieve the stolen PowerStones from EvilBot and return them to their rightful place.

Story Mode includes two boss battles, four puzzle levels, and a sandbox-style home base where you can build and decorate your space station.

  • Atalo Field - Atalo Field is considered a haven for all life on Power Planet. Even with the presence of enemy threats, it manages to hold tightly to its peaceful nature.

  • Kismet Mountain - A withering test of fate for those who dare to climb! It's rumored that many who attempt to conquer the heights of Kismet Mountain end up frozen in time.

  • Eldritch Cave - A haunting cave that few are brave enough to find. These caves are full of mining structures, rivers, and naturally occurring PowerStones.

  • Arcane Realm - A dark and mysterious dimension that will test your inner strength! Can you find your way out of this enigmatic arena?

  • Space Station - Home of the PowerBots team. When they're not enjoying the beautiful scenes of Atalo Field, the PowerBots are courageously on the lookout for outer-world threats to Power Planet. The space station is a unique free-play level with endless building fun! You can build and decorate your interior and save your design for the next play session.


Party Play Modes

Whether you're playing solo, or with up to four players in split-screen, Party Mode is loads of fun! Don't have four controllers? You can use our whacky four-player keyboard mode to keep the craziness going!


Last Bot Standing - Minimum of two players. Fight against other players for a battle of the best!
Asteroid Attack - Keep building rapidly to stay alive! Asteroids are constantly attacking your base in this space-station frenzy.
Race to the Finish - Compete against time or your friends in this challenging race mode.
Free Play - Relax and build with friends! Randomized events will make this a fun mode of endless play.
Characters

Characters

ShockBot - Our protagonist, the newest member of the PowerBots crew. Story Mode follows ShockBot through his blissful yet courageous journey in a battle to save the Power Planet from an ongoing conflict.


CareBot - A well-manored bot with extensive knowledge. She is always here with encouraging words and insightful advice.


EvilBot - A poorly misguided bot who feels threatened much too easily. His greed has caused a rampant thirst for power.


PunkBot - A somewhat fed-up robot who specializes in combat. Anyone who challenges her is sure to meet their doom!


RockBot - PunkBot's brother, known as the most "chill" of all PowerBots. RockBot remains calm through all situations. Perhaps a bit too calm.

Items and Abilities

Single Button Base Building

The base-building mechanics make this game easy for anyone to pick up in a few minutes! There are several game modes, and the easy-to-use building feature provides a unique experience to each of them.

Basic Attacks

Picking up/Stacking

Almost anything in the game can be lifted and carried throughout the level. In some cases, stacking blocks can be a unique way to unlock new locations!

Items

There are several items that help power up or repair your bot in the heat of battle.

  • Nuts and Bolts - Nuts and bolts help repair any damage and act as a health boost for a PowerBot.

  • Batteries - Battery Power is like magic to a robot! Attacks drain your battery, but all PowerBots have recharging solar powered batteries. Picking up more batteries can help recharge faster.

  • Blueprints - Primarily found in story levels, blueprints unlock a new building area.

  • Salvage - Building something takes materials! Picking up salvage will give you something to build with.

Spirit Emblems

ShockBot can pick up Spirit Emblems along his journey. Each emblem connects to an ancient spirit that gives ShockBot a unique ability.

  • Dash Slash - Dash with great speed to move forward quickly or surprise enemies with a speedy attack.

  • Ground Pound - Strike the ground with an incredible PowerStone-fueled force. The shockwave provides a protective shield that also destroys surrounding enemies.

  • Gravity Bomb - Use the gravity bomb to pull enemies toward you, jump to new lengths, or launch your foes into the abyss.

What are you waiting for? Power Planet needs your help! Purchase PowerBots Builders on Steam today.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
    • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 800 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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