- March 10, 2022
- Sokpop Collective
TEMPLE of RUBBO
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TEMPLE of RUBBO is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Sokpop Collective and was released on March 10, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
A shipwrecked crew of cursed pirates are condemned to an animal form... Armed with nothing but their desire to be human again, they decide to enter... the TEMPLE of RUBBO. A 1-4 player action roguelike.






- Adorable aesthetics and great soundtrack, making for a charming experience.
- Fun and easy to pick up, especially enjoyable in couch co-op with friends.
- Surprisingly challenging with interesting mechanics and post-game content that adds replay value.
- Frequent technical issues and glitches, particularly with the final boss, can disrupt gameplay.
- Controls can feel stiff and unresponsive, making the game less fluid than expected.
- Lacks depth and unique features, with some mechanics feeling derivative and unpolished.
- gameplay16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay features a mix of interesting mechanics, such as a unique drop system for enemy gear and various events that encourage exploration, though some players feel the jumping mechanic is unnecessary and would prefer a dodge option instead. While the itemization is functional, there is a desire for more passive upgrades, as early game choices become irrelevant later on. Overall, the game is considered challenging for a Sokpop title, offering a variety of weapons and creative mechanics, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and complexity.
“It has a pretty cool drop mechanic where you will get whatever the enemy is wearing; however, if you destroy their armor in the process, they will not drop it - the cool thing is, it even works on some bosses.”
“(+) For a Sokpop game, it's surprisingly challenging and it has some interesting mechanics, including a decent amount of events during the stages like various shops, mini-bosses, and locked rooms that require you to explore the level.”
“(+) Even though the game is not very complex, in terms of gameplay, the weapons provide a lot of variety when it comes to approaching enemies, and you constantly have to utilize what is available to you as the items have limited durability unless you modify them at the smith.”
“While itemization in the game is serviceable from a gameplay perspective, I wish the game had more passive upgrades because what you do in the first two stages is not very relevant; you pretty much replace everything you collected at the end of stage three.”
“I am surprised you didn't take advantage of the swimming mechanics; I feel like that should have been part of the level design.”
“You might find the game a bit slow or clunky, but as far as Sokpop games go, it has a decent amount of content and many creative mechanics.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
TEMPLE of RUBBO is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.
TEMPLE of RUBBO is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.
TEMPLE of RUBBO was released on March 10, 2022.
TEMPLE of RUBBO was developed by Sokpop Collective.
TEMPLE of RUBBO has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.
TEMPLE of RUBBO is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Moonlighter, RAD, Dungeon Souls, Ember Knights, Vagante and others.





