Rawbugs

The release date for Rawbugs is July 22, 2026, on PC, with native support for Linux and Steam Deck. This freeware simulation is a direct homage to the 1992 classic Robugs, focusing on low-level hardware design rather than traditional coding. You build fighting machines by wiring together logic gates, thrusters, and sensors to create complex behaviors without writing a single line of script.

The value here lies in the emergent ecology of the sandbox. Once you drop your designs into a custom arena, the robots forage, fight, and reproduce according to their wired logic. With no fixed campaign or scoring system, the experience is purely about experimental engineering and watching how different circuit designs compete for survival in a harsh, simulated environment. It is a niche, focused tool for players who enjoy digital logic and autonomous systems.

Grab this if you want a tactile, hardware-focused programming toy.