Astro Bot

Astro Bot is a PlayStation platforming franchise starring Astro, a small and charming robot who explores colorful worlds filled with creative challenges and hidden secrets. The series is known for its playful level design, accessible gameplay, and clever use of PlayStation hardware features such as PlayStation VR and the DualSense controller. The franchise originally began as a technical showcase for PlayStation VR but quickly evolved into one of PlayStation’s most beloved modern platform series. Players control Astro as he travels through different environments, defeats enemies, rescues other robots, and discovers collectibles while exploring levels packed with surprises and references to PlayStation history. The games are developed by Team Asobi, a studio within Sony Interactive Entertainment, and are widely praised for their innovative design, charming presentation, and family-friendly gameplay. Notable games in the franchise include Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018), Astro’s Playroom (2020), and Astro Bot (2024). The series has become something of a modern PlayStation mascot franchise, celebrating the legacy of PlayStation through fun gameplay and creative tributes to iconic games and characters.

2 games in this franchise