Rawbugs

The release date for Rawbugs is July 22, 2026, and it will be available for PC, including native Linux and Steam Deck support. This simulation is a freeware tribute to the 1992 Atari ST title Robugs, focusing on mechanical engineering through hardware logic rather than traditional coding. You build robot brains by wiring gates, sensors, and thrusters, then release them into custom arenas to observe how they forage, fight, and reproduce.

Because the game lacks a campaign or fixed scoring system, the value lies entirely in the sandbox experimentation. You can modify circuits mid-simulation or track specific units to see how their logic handles starvation and combat. It is a niche, technical playground that rewards patience and a design-first mindset over direct action. Logic puzzle enthusiasts and hardware hobbyists should keep this on their radar for a deep, open-ended simulation experience.

A perfect pick for players who prefer building systems to playing levels.