Prototype robot combat

Robot Rivals

A physics-based multiplayer robot combat game in early prototype, built around metal-crunching hits, arena hazards, custom rooms, ranked pressure, and community-led playtests.

Apply for a playtest wave Join Discord

Road to first playtest 51 / 1,000

The first public playtest weekend opens when Discord reaches 1,000 genuine robot combat fans, testers, and followers. Latest public check: May 31, 2026.

Bring One Tester

Prototype Current stage

51 Discord members

949 To playtest

1,000 Weekend unlock

Built For People Who Want To Break Robots

The public build is not live yet. The Discord is open now so early players can shape combat feel before the first waves go out.

Physics Hits

Weapon clashes, recoil, drive damage, and messy momentum are the heart of the combat target.

Multiplayer Fights

Custom rooms, match countdowns, free queue, ranked queue, and quick requeue are being built into the loop.

Robot Identity

Spinner, flipper, hammer, and control-style bot fantasy will need real players to test what feels fair.

Arena Chaos

Hazards, pits, pushers, ramps, and community map ideas are part of the long-term mayhem plan.

Current prototype hub

Robot Rivals prototype map browser with draft arenas and custom room options — Arena browser work

Robot Rivals prototype map editor showing arena pieces, spawn points, hazards, and editor panels — Map editor prototype

Early Robot Rivals combat prototype snapshot with two robots colliding in a simple test arena — Early combat test

How The First Playtests Will Work

No fake polish, no mystery funnel. Join the Discord, pick the playtest role, and help decide what the first combat tests should prove before the 1,000-member weekend opens.

Step 1

Join The Discord

Pick roles for robot combat, physics destruction, builders, competitive play, or arena making.

Step 2

Choose Playtest Applicant

That role is the first signal for future test waves, build instructions, and focused feedback posts.

Step 3

Shape The Damage

Vote on weapons, argue about hazards, react to clips, and help find the moments worth building around.

Read Tester Brief

Early tester list

Apply For A Playtest Wave

Takes about 30 seconds: tell us your Discord name and what you want to test. Extra scheduling details are optional.

Discord Username

Main Interest

I am okay with rough prototype builds, bugs, and focused feedback requests.

Optional tester details

Region

Time Zone

Input

What Should Decide Fights?

First Weapon To Nail

Best Days / Times

What Would You Test First?

I can record clips or screenshots during tests. I can join voice during scheduled tests.

Playtests coming soon

Get In Before The First Big Hit

We are looking for people who want to play, test, watch progress, and give blunt useful feedback while the combat is still being tuned.

Join Discord Pick Weapon Feel Pick Playtest Applicant Invite A Rival Discord is the official hub until a public build or Steam page exists.