In Robot Rescue: The Garbage Game, players will navigate robot Steve-E194 through a garbage-laden world to gather resources necessary for building a spaceship for the “Human Fly Far” project. 

Players will face environmental hazards and a dwindling battery supply as they upgrade Steve-E to collect more efficiently and explore new regions. 

NPCs will reinforce the theme of environmental destruction through dialogue, emphasizing humanity's neglect and critically reflecting on the waste we’ve left behind.

Award Recognition

We’re proud to share that Robot Rescue: The Garbage Game was selected as a Finalist at the 2025 Games for Change Student Challenge under the Made with Unity category! 

Thank you so much to everyone who has helped us along this journey!

Link to the 2025 Games for Change Student Challenge Arcade

Overview

Name: Robot Rescue: The Garbage Game (Previously Robot Rescue: The Last Hope)

Theme: Environmental awareness, human impact on Earth

Setting: A post-apocalyptic Earth in 2099, overwhelmed by pollution and garbage.

Core Message: Through gameplay, players will recognize the environmental damage humanity has caused and the consequences of neglecting our planet.

Engine: Unity

Team Members

Crystal H. - Project Lead, Programmer 

Faryal L. - Environment/Sprite Artist

Jonathan L. - Audio Designer, Composer, Story Writer

Sophie W. - Animator, Character/Concept/Environment/Sprite Artist, Programmer?

Troy W. - Lead Programmer, Mechanics Designer

Controls 

Movement Keys: 

WASD or arrow keys to move.

Interaction Keys: 

Left-click, enter (return), or use the spacebar to interact.

Behind the Scenes