RUBATO

Physics-based 2D platforming where your tongue is your main tool

dconn · Released Mar 20, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 97% of 472
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 19 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 10, 2026
Minimum PC: Integrated; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is RUBATO?

This single-player 2D collectathon takes place in a far-future universe controlled by a corporate monopoly. You lick enemies and objects, explore five open areas for secrets and shortcuts, and gather Planet Bits to help repair a destroyed solar system.

For you if...

+you enjoy nonlinear exploration and hunting for hidden collectibles
+you like experimental platformers with surreal settings

Not for you if...

−you want a consistently serious tone and conventional storytelling

What players say

97% of 472 reviews are positive · 100% of 19 in the last 30 days

Players praise the humorous dialogue, characters, emotional storytelling, and level design. Some describe the gameplay as rough around the edges.

Screenshots and trailer

RUBATO system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8 (Or Above)
Processor: 64 Bit Required
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does RUBATO have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does RUBATO 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
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does RUBATO 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam