UNDERDOGS

VR roguelite with physics-based mech fights in underground arenas

One Hamsa · Released Jan 25, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 2,940
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 27 in 30 days
Playing now: 8; peak 24h 15
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 6 days ago; Sep 16, 2026

What is UNDERDOGS?

In this first-person VR roguelite, you pilot a mech through underground fights against bots and other mechs in New Brakka. Between fights, you equip weapons and tools and deal with city residents while trying to get your younger brother into the city to save his life. A separate mode has online PvP fights.

For you if...

+you enjoy challenging arena fights and changing mech loadouts
+you like physically demanding VR action and a gritty setting

Not for you if...

−you want stick movement instead of arm-driven locomotion
−you dislike repeating runs to advance a story
−you need private multiplayer matches with friends

What players say

97% of 2,940 reviews are positive · 100% of 27 in the last 30 days

Players praise the mech combat, enemy behavior, soundtrack, and single-player story. Some find the movement tiring or awkward and the runs repetitive. Recent complaints focus on multiplayer, particularly public-only lobbies and player behavior.

Screenshots and trailer

UNDERDOGS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Quad Core 3GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Minimum 72Hz VR support

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases, VR