Press release

Robot Rhapsody Funded in 44 Hours

A new cyberpunk JRPG from Rapturous Studio hits its Kickstarter goal in under 2 days

Robot Rhapsody is an upcoming cyberpunk odyssey of techno-cults, rebels, & robotic bards. It is a turn-based RPG following Selva, a retired mercenary; and a band of other survivors fighting back against AI-controlled "utopias". Recruit machines to your side, upgrade with salvaged tech, & explore bizarre pockets of human resistance.



Robot Rhapsody comes from Rapturous Studio, who previously successfully Kickstarted and released Beloved RaptureThat title went on to win the RPGMaker Award for Best RPG 2026. Rapturous Studio has once again paired with 2 Left Thumbs to publish the title.

Seeking $20,000 USD as a minimum funding target, the goal was achieved in just 44 hours, with early Stretch Goals already set for a Boss Rush mode, partial voice acting, and eventual console ports! An expected release date of November 2027 has been set.

KEY FEATURES

  • 20–30 hour main story.  10+ hours of side quests!
  • A 100% human-made game.
  • A JRPG-style story engaged with modern topics: AI, cults, dystopias, humanity, environmentalism, & art as rebellion.
  • Turn-based combat with emphasis on challenge.
  • HACK robot enemies to join your party.  UPGRADE them with collected materials!
  • Choose Story ModeClassic Mode, or Expert Mode mode to match your preference.
  • Nostalgic pixel art, painted by hand - with atmospheric maps, designed for environmental storytelling
  • Cinematic "hybrid-rock-fusion" soundtrack, with our composer from Beloved Rapture returning.
LINKS
Kickstarter ► https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rapturousstudio/robot-rhapsody
Steam ► https://store.steampowered.com/app/3758170/Robot_Rhapsody/

MEDIA CONTACT
Journalists or content creators of any kind interested in further information may contact Graeme from 2 Left Thumbs by emailing graeme@2leftthumbs.com, along with their credentials and relevant platform links for verification.