Rover's Tale
A creature-collecting metroidvania, in a world where dogs live on forever amongst the stars as Space Rovers! Become a LAIKA Rover! Catch & research creatures, then use their abilities to explore a new frontier! Upgrade & customize, as you help your canine companions to unravel an ancient mystery!
Full release
Dec 31, 2026
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About This Game
A heart-warming, creature-collecting metroidvania you've never seen before!
In a world where dogs live on forever amongst the stars as LAIKA Space Rovers, you pilot an energetic canine rover with a new lease on life!
Capture and research alien creatures, harnessing their abilities to explore the lush world of Terra II!
Upgrade & customize your tools and homebase!
Complete quests for your fellow LAIKA companions and help them unravel the ancient mystery of a lost civilization!
When an Anomaly is detected on the remote, alien planet Terra II, a Human explorer is sent out to investigate. After a bumpy landing, the Human's S.O.S beacon awakens a nearby, dormant LAIKA Rover. Together, you'll go on a journey to find the Anomaly, and unravel the story behind it's mysterious origin. Form an unbreakable bond, as you work together to complete the Human's mission.
Use a variety of tools and upgrades to capture the exotic creatures of Terra II. Harness their unique abilities to overcome obstacles and expand the world, or bring them back to Homebase where they can be scanned for Research Credits. The living, breathing ecosystem of Terra II is at your disposal!
The LAIKA Program gave old dogs a new lease on life by transferring their consciousness into LAIKA Rovers, allowing them to live on forever as a brave space explorers!
Find and reboot your sleeping canine companions, become best friends, and work together to help The Human with their mission. Complete quests for the Rovers to receive unique rewards, and help them remember their past by unlocking their hidden memory tapes.
Delve deep into the hidden depths of Terra II! Explore sprawling caves and discover ancient temples, as you uncover the history of the planet and it's previous inhabitants. Who were they? Where did they go?
Explore the familiar yet alien planet of Terra II. Utilize your upgrades and creature abilities to adapt to the different biomes, from lush forests to stinky swamps and snowy mountain tops.
Make your Rover your own! Upgrade your arsenal with new tools and capturing equipment. Maximize your exploring capabilities with upgrade modules. Expand your wardrobe, unlock new cosmetics, and become the most fashionable Rover on Terra II!
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Observer Interactive
- Publisher:
- Team17
Quick facts
- Release
- Dec 31, 2026: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PS5
- Last updated
- May 16, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, and Metroidvania
- Tags
- Detective and Mystery
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Available
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| Dutch | |||
| English | |||
| French |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
DEJUS l
Support
Controller & Support
Controller support
Full controller support
Device support
Family Sharing
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Details:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10
- Processor:
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5-2500
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- 4 GB VRAM - AMD Radeon R9 380/NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 DirectX12
- DirectX:
- Version 12
- Storage:
- 25 GB available space
Recommended
- Details:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS:
- Windows 10
- Processor:
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-7700K
- Memory:
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- 8 GB VRAM - AMD RX 6700 XT/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
- DirectX:
- Version 12
- Storage:
- 25 GB available space
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GameHubber interest
Not enough ratings yet
Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Observer Interactive
- Publisher:
- Team17
Quick facts
- Release
- Dec 31, 2026: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PS5
- Last updated
- May 16, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Epic Games Store, and Steam
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, and Metroidvania
- Tags
- Detective and Mystery
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Available
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| Dutch | |||
| English | |||
| French |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
DEJUS l
Support
Controller & Support
Controller support
Full controller support
Device support
Family Sharing



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