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Bot Gaiden is a vibrant 2D platformer built for speed. Take control of ninjabots Robyu and Bytron as they seek to recover the golden skulls from the hands of the mysterious Giorqio and his band of hench-bots. Race to the finish, because bosses get stronger with time.

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Frequently asked about Bot Gaiden
- How much does Bot Gaiden cost?
- Bot Gaiden is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Bot Gaiden have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Bot Gaiden supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Bot Gaiden?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bot Gaiden are The Legend of Santa, Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection, Curse of the Sea Rats.
- Who developed Bot Gaiden?
- Bot Gaiden was developed by SwordSwipe Studios.
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