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Chernobots

Chernobots is a retro 3D roguelite, allowing endless exploration of the dangerous and procedurally generated Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Search for highly radioactive targets via remote controlled robots to get the job done or pay the price. Are you up for the gig?

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January 23, 2026
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About the Game

CHERNOBOTS is a retro 3D roguelite, allowing endless exploration of the dangerous and procedurally generated Chernobyl Exclusion Zone following the nuclear power plant disaster. Search for highly radioactive targets that are top priority for removal. Drive and operate remote controlled robots equipped with cameras, radiation detectors, adjustable arms, deployable traps and more to get the job done. Avoid being destroyed by mutated animals or pay the price. Earn money for completing tasks and upgrade your robotics.

KEY FEATURES

  • EXPLORE various PROCEDURALLY GENERATED areas within the CHERNOBYL EXCLUSION ZONE following the NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DISASTER: Pripyat City, Red Forest, and Power Plant locations

  • SEARCH areas that are different every time

  • FIND radioactive targets that are top priority for RETRIEVAL and REMOVAL

  • AVOID mutated animals, HUNT them or be HUNTED

  • EARN money for completing tasks

  • UPGRADE drivable remote controlled robots with explosives, melee weapons, deployable traps & more

  • BET on and WATCH animal races to win more money

  • SURVEIL areas of the Zone via automated drones

  • DISCOVER intel pick ups that tell a deeper story

  • ADJUST robot arms and INTERACT with physics-based objects 

  • MANAGE your expenses and decontamination costs 

  • BUY upgrades for your robots and MORE

SEARCH DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE CHERNOBYL EXCLUSION ZONE EVERY TIME

RETRIEVE TOP PRIORITY RADIOACTIVE TARGETS FOR REMOVAL

EARN MONEY FOR COMPLETING VARIOUS TASKS AND UPGRADE YOUR ROBOTICS