Rawbugs

The release date for Rawbugs is July 22, 2026, launching as a Linux-native title for PC and Steam Deck. This logic-gate sandbox acts as a spiritual successor to the 1992 Atari ST title Robugs, tasking you with wiring the internal circuitry of autonomous robots rather than writing code. You design brains using gates, radars, and thrusters, then release them into custom-painted arenas to forage, battle, and reproduce based on their hardwired instincts.

The value here lies in the lack of scripted outcomes; you are an observer in a persistent simulation where populations thrive or collapse based on your circuit design. With a library of classic robot blueprints and full support for Steam Deck trackpads, it is a focused tool for players who enjoy watching complex systems emerge from simple rules. Grab this if you want a pure, open-ended programming experiment without the pressure of a campaign.