Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries

About this game

Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is a 2D platformer consisted of mind intriguing
psychology based level design, epically unique boss fights accompanied by groovy and mystifying music~

Plan ahead your every move and outsmart the traps that are lurking
in the temple or get dissected in hilarious ways!

PREMISE

Robbie wakes up in an unfamiliar room with a small spirit telling him that he has to save humanity.
...
WHO CARES?!

If there is a REWARD he'll do it.

Experience RAGE and satisfaction in this hardcore platformer!
Buy an extra keyboard/gamepad or two .. you'll need it...

DIFFICULTY MODES

Select the level of challenge you would like to experience but keep in mind that Robbie Swifthand is THE game to make you a platformer master!

NOT SO HARD
We recommend playing this mode only if this is your first platformer in a while or if you haven’t even played platformers before!

HARD
This is the way the game is meant to be experienced by hardcore gamers.

INSANITY
If you haven’t finished Hard mode 100% .. for your own sake, just don’t.

INSANITY mode is for experienced players only - we HIGHLY suggest you finish Hard mode BEFORE you enter INSANITY mode.

CONTROLS

• A - MOVE LEFT
  
• S - CROUCH
  
• D - MOVE RIGHT
  
• SPACE - JUMP
  
• M - THROW ORB / CONFIRM
  
• N - OPEN WINGS (MID AIR)
  
• ARROWS - LOOK UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT
  
• ESC - MENU
  

Use of GamePad is strongly suggested. Default controls are optimised for Xbox 360/One controllers howerer they are fully customizable!

Latest news

• Announcements·26 Jun 2026Official

  ☀️ Steam Summer Sale is Here – Robbie is 50% OFF!

  ☀️ Steam Summer Sale is Here - Robbie is 50% OFF!The Steam Summer Sale has officially begun, and Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is now 50% OFF!If you've been waiting for the right moment to test your reflexes (and your patience), this is it.Guide Robbie through ancient temples packed with deadly traps, tricky platforming, hidden treasures, and, of course, the mysterious Orb. You'll dodge spikes, outrun danger, collect every gem you can find... and probably discover a few new ways to fail spectacularly along the way.Whether you're joining Robbie's adventure for the first time or recommending it to a friend, there's never been a better opportunity to dive in.🔥 50% OFF for a limited time during the Steam Summer Sale!Thank you to everyone who has supported Robbie over the years. We hope you have a fantastic summer, and as always...Good luck. You'll need it. 😉
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• Announcements·19 Mar 2026Official

  🔥 Spring Sale is Live - 50% Off + New Bundle!

  🔥 Spring Sale is Live - And Robbie Just Met Alex…Something strange just happened.Robbie was minding his own business, dodging traps and questioning life choices… when suddenly, he ran into Alex - a heavily armed soldier from another world.Turns out, they’ve both got one thing in common: 👉 they don’t believe in easy games.To celebrate this unexpected crossover, we’re joining the Steam Spring Sale:🎮 Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries → 50% OFF 💥 The Pixel Reign Collection Bundle is now live with an extra 10% discountAlready own Robbie? Complete your collection via the bundle and save more.If you enjoy brutal challenges, fast reflexes, and games that don’t hold your hand… you might want to experience both worlds.Thanks for supporting indie games 💜 — Pixel Reign
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• Announcements·18 Dec 2025Official

  🎄 WINTER SALE MADNESS – 50% ❄️

  Hey adventurers! 👋It’s freezing outside… but Robbie is wearing a Santa hat and just dropped the hottest deal we’ve EVER offered! 🔥 For the Steam Winter Sale, Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is now a massive 50% OFF — the lowest price the game has ever been sold for!🕒 Sale Ends: January 5thJump in, grab the orb, dodge some traps, scream a little, laugh a lot and enjoy the holidays with some beautifully painful platforming.If you end up enjoying the adventure, consider leaving a review to help more brave souls discover Robbie’s madness. 💀Same traps. Same chaos. Half the cost. – The Pixel Reign Team
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• Announcements·29 Oct 2025Official

  New Price, Same Deadly Fun! 💀

  Thank you for playing Robbie Swifthand during the “Games under 5 hours” event! We’ve permanently dropped the price to $9.99 so even more players can enjoy it.Our goal has always been to make Robbie’s adventure accessible to more players around the world although serious health problems and a couple of critical moments for the viability of the company held us back from doing so years ago.Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries blends punishing platforming with devious trap puzzles - all wrapped in charming pixel art. This game was our very first step into the world of indie development, and we’re incredibly proud of what it became. Take a fresh look at how Pixel Reign built the foundation of our next hit, Moros Protocol. If you already own the game - thank you for being part of our community! 💛 You can help us spread the word by leaving a short Steam review or sharing your favorite clip of Robbie’s wild moments.And if you’re new here... prepare for traps, laughs, and a lot of “I can’t believe I fell for that again” moments! 😅Thank you for supporting our indie journey 💜Stay tuned - we’ve got more fun stuff coming soon 👀 - The Pixel Reign Team -
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• Announcements·12 Nov 2018Official

  Robbie in FRENCH?! MORE ACHIEVEMENTS?!! FIXES?!?!?

  https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31261416/4e603c1051ae9c48fe0b6849eac826eca05aefce.png With our first post launch release we are slowly yet steadily starting to translate our game to different languages! For no actual apparent reason Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries is now also available in FRENCH! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMcg7S5ZtNg Since we updated the game hellfire came our way, we also had to attend to Athens Games Festival and this year’s Websummit and so some fixes came later than expected… https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31261416/1d77887de62f2c398a5f24ac7a8cf11a90619377.jpg ..BUT IT WAS FOR A GOOD CAUSE!! Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries WON the Semi Finals of the Nordic Game Discovery Contest in Greece and now we are going to the Grand Finals in Sweden !! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31261416/f561a1dc44324a942a0ba3e8b173167214065718.png ( ͡☉ ͜ʖ ͡☉) WE HOPE WE MADE YOU PROUD ( ͡☉ ͜ʖ ͡☉) https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31261416/c1d1b3682794f1df0b5eb5763c99006fd08cc6a0.png Back to the point - here is a list of issues that we fixed and new stuff that we added in the game apart from the French translation: Achievement bugs fixed +6 new Achievements Various micro glitches Situational bugs Toned down the difficulty in some specific hell mode levels https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31261416/660540b19f05dc891909307726eceb576efcd039.png These are all issues we resolved because of your help, we couldn’t have made it without you
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