Robert on Earth

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Robert on Earth is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Remrofsnart and was released on August 14, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

FARM THE UNTHINKABLEIn this robo-apocalypse, you don't grow food—you grow technology to survive. Plant Mechanical Marvels: Sow seeds that sprout into gears, wooden planks, and glowing bulbs. Watch them bloom in satisfying animations! Mutate for Power: Research crop mutations—turn a basic battery plant into a high-capacity energy source. Automate & Craft: Harvest resources, synthesize t…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

The game offers a cozy and relaxing farming experience with a unique twist, allowing players to grow materials instead of traditional crops.
The art style is charming and reminiscent of old Flash games, complemented by atmospheric music that enhances the overall experience.
Exploration and experimentation are encouraged, with a variety of unique plants and interactions that add depth to the gameplay.

Some systems lack clear explanations, making it difficult for players to understand progression and recipes without trial and error.
The translation and instructions can be confusing, leading to frustration for players who prefer more guided gameplay.
Certain quests and mechanics can feel overwhelming or lead to progress being locked behind specific story objectives, which may clash with the game's otherwise freeform nature.

grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a blend of cozy farming mechanics with a unique twist, emphasizing a relaxing yet sometimes grindy experience. Players appreciate the depth of the farming system, which encourages experimentation and optimization, though some note that the early game can feel tedious, particularly in resource management. Overall, the game is praised for its charming atmosphere and thoughtful design, making it a satisfying choice for fans of the genre.
- “The translation is awful; it's often confusing what you need to do to proceed, and the gameplay overall is very grindy.”
- “The early phases of the game are a bit grindy: you'll spend a lot of time fighting to get water.”
- “Energy and water are finite and must be carefully balanced between farming, crafting, and exploration.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Robert on Earth" is engaging and unfolds subtly through environmental storytelling, NPC dialogue, and quest descriptions, avoiding lengthy cutscenes and exposition. While some players appreciate the open-ended narrative and thematic depth, others find the abundance of quests overwhelming and occasionally frustrating due to the reliance on trial-and-error mechanics. Overall, the story complements the gameplay loop, providing a satisfying backdrop for players who enjoy farming sims and exploration.
- “The storytelling in Robert on Earth is understated and environmental rather than overt.”
- “There are no long cutscenes or heavy exposition dumps; instead, the story unfolds through dialogue with NPCs, quest descriptions, and visual cues scattered throughout the world.”
- “Additionally, moments where progression is locked behind specific story objectives can clash with the otherwise freeform nature of the experience.”
- “A few quests and mechanics rely heavily on icons or trial-and-error discovery, which may frustrate those who prefer explicit instruction.”
- “I really love the open-ended story that this has and it doesn't fully explain to you what exactly is going on.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Robert on Earth" is centered around rebuilding and cultivation, offering a unique twist on traditional farming mechanics through exploration of a post-apocalyptic world. While the overall gameplay loop and progression are satisfying, with a variety of plants to grow and strategic layout considerations, some players may find the reliance on trial-and-error and poor translation frustrating. The sound design enhances the experience, creating an engaging atmosphere for fans of cozy simulations, despite some grindy elements.
- “However, the overall gameplay loop and progression feels nice; there's a lot of different plants to grow and level, and pretty much everything is useful in a way.”
- “Mixes up the mechanics in a very interesting way - placing crops next to each other can have additional benefits, so layout and arrangement is as important as funds and energy management.”
- “A few quests and mechanics rely heavily on icons or trial-and-error discovery, which may frustrate those who prefer explicit instruction.”
- “The translation is awful; it's often confusing what you need to do to proceed, and the gameplay overall is very grindy.”
- “At its core, the game revolves around rebuilding and cultivation, but it reinterprets the familiar farming loop through a mechanical lens.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming 2D art style that prioritizes clarity and personality, earning praise for its unique robot designs and cohesive atmosphere. Users appreciate the striking visuals, which stand out from typical cozy pixel art, and the accompanying music enhances the overall experience. Overall, the art style is well-received, with a rating of 7/10.
- “I adore the cute, basic art style and all of the robot designs and dialogue and just can't wait to continue to see more.”
- “Visually, the game adopts a charming 2D art style that emphasizes clarity and personality over detail.”
- “The art style is striking and not the standard cozy pixels; the music is spare and beautiful.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric and ambient qualities, effectively enhancing the sense of solitude without veering into melancholy. Reviewers highlight the beautiful, spare compositions that complement the striking art style and sound design, creating an immersive experience in the game's desolate environment.
- “The sound design complements this nicely, with soft ambient music and mechanical audio cues that reinforce the sense of solitude without becoming melancholic.”
- “The art style is striking and not the standard cozy pixels; the music is spare and beautiful.”
- “The sound effects are good and the music is low key but atmospheric for this doomed, rusted and dusty world.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cozy yet bleak environment, enhanced by a lack of strict time limits that encourages relaxed gameplay. The visuals, reminiscent of old flash games, combined with effective sound effects and low-key music, create a cohesive and immersive experience that supports long play sessions in a rusted, doomed world.
- “The art is reminiscent of old flash games (in a good way), the sound effects are good, and the music is low-key but atmospheric for this doomed, rusted, and dusty world.”
- “The lack of strict time limits or failure states allows players to engage with systems at their own speed, reinforcing the game’s overall cozy atmosphere even within a bleak setting.”
- “Together, the visuals and audio create a cohesive atmosphere that supports long, relaxed play sessions.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is praised for its depth, as players can evolve basic resource plants into advanced forms through research and mutations, promoting experimentation over straightforward optimization.
- “As you expand your operation, research and mutations allow basic resource plants to evolve into more advanced forms, giving the farming system surprising depth and encouraging experimentation rather than rote optimization.”