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Robin

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

Robin is a short slice of life game that was made to give some visibility to an invisible illness - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

What works

  • Insightful portrayal of chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Free and accessible
  • Soothing art and music
  • Multiple endings encourage replay
  • Raises awareness and empathy

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay
  • Limited interactivity and creativity
  • Repetitive dialogue
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some minor bugs reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne

  • Yet Another Research Dog

  • Remove: 범죄는 흔적을 남긴다

  • Don't Forget

  • Please Knock on My Door

  • Cozy Cleaner

More fantastical

Games that feels like Robin but with more imaginative fiction

  • The Henry Stickmin Collection

  • The WereCleaner

  • MechaNika

  • The Call of Karen

  • Donut County

  • 60 Seconds! Reatomized

Less survival-focused

Games that feels like Robin but with less survival pressure

  • Unpacking

  • A Mortician's Tale

  • Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game

  • In The Rural Village of Nagoro

  • Margo

  • one night, hot springs

More expressive

Games that feels like Robin but with more self-expression and customization

  • Urban Jungle

  • Furnish Master

  • MakeRoom

  • //TODO: today

  • Unbox the Room

  • Organized Inside

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Robin. These titles are not in What to play next.

Robin: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Thrill, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.

Last update: 21/08/2026