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Haiku, the Robot

Side-scrolling metroidvania across a decaying world of corrupted robots

Mister Morris Games · Released Apr 28, 2022

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 3,574
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 11 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jun 2, 2023
Minimum PC
with DX9
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Haiku, the Robot?

This side-scrolling action platformer takes place in Arcadia, an interconnected world of machinery and corrupted robots. You explore, fight enemies and bosses, navigate platforming obstacles, and collect abilities that open new routes while seeking answers about the world.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy searching interconnected maps for hidden paths
  • +you prefer shorter, less demanding metroidvanias

Not for you if...

  • −you want challenging bosses and substantial combat upgrades
  • −you dislike revisiting areas to find the way forward

What players say

90% of 3,574 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pixel art, movement, and exploration. Common complaints include bosses that feel too easy, limited combat progression, and getting lost while backtracking. Some players also find it too similar to Hollow Knight.

How many players finish Haiku, the Robot?

37% of Steam players have unlocked «Symptom», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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Haiku, the Robot system requirements

Minimum: with DX9, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 SP1+
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3 @ 3.2 GHZ
Graphics
Graphics card with DX9
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does Haiku, the Robot have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Haiku, the Robot run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
40
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does Haiku, the Robot use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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