Holodrive

Holodrive

BitCake Studio · March 16, 2021 · Free to Play, Indie, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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About Holodrive

✦ AI summary

Blast through fast-paced arenas in this free-to-play 2D multiplayer shooter where you pilot customizable robots armed with up to 7 weapons and jetpacks. Strategic map control, constant weapon pickups, and wild cosmetic customization let you dominate deathmatches and team modes like the new Cocoball in style.

A high-speed 2D multiplayer shooter where you design and customize your robot. Gear up, jetpack around, and race to victory!

Jump in - It's Free to Play, now with Cocoball!

Holodrive is free to play, and you don’t need to spend a dime to keep things fair. You can collect all combat items just by playing! Dive into Deathmatch or try one of the three team-based modes, including the new Cocoball, for a cluckin' good time!

The Rise of the Explosive Dummies

When Holocorp made the Dummies, they intended them to be the ultimate companion robots—man's new best friend. Who knew they’d end up obsessed with blowing each other up in style? Now, decked out in flashy gear and armed with guns and wild power-ups, these robots battle it in crazy arenas to prove who's the best. What could go wrong?

Non-Stop Multiplayer Action

The action in Holodrive is fast, strategic, and packed with explosions! You'll quickly get into the groove of blowing each other up, and when you do, you'll respawn in no time to keep the chaos going. Use the map to your advantage—teleport into the thick of the fight or duck behind anti-bullet barriers to surprise your enemies!

Become a Weapon Collector

You can carry up to 7 weapons at once. Scavenge weapons and ammo as you navigate the levels, or grab them from the enemies you take down. Score new weapons by opening packs, crafting them, or snagging the free weapon that rotates every 3 days!

Mobility, Versatility, Unpredictability

Every Dummy comes with a jetpack, letting you zip around the arena with speed. The fast-paced action is enhanced by ramps and power-ups placed strategically, adding an element of surprise that can instantly change the game.

Customize and Show off your Stylish Self

Customize everything from your hat to your jetpack! Open Holopacks to get complete sets like Shinobi or Ninja, or mix and match parts to make a bold fashion statement that stands out in the arena.

Holodrive — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Online PvP, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Holodrive is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter with energetic jetpack-based movement and arena combat that players consistently praise for its fun, chaotic gameplay and accessibility. However, the game suffers from a critically low player population, with multiple reviews noting that servers are essentially dead or populated only when playing with a pre-made group of friends, which significantly undermines the multiplayer experience.

Recommended Jul 19, 2026
this is such a great game, too bad there's not many players
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Recommended Jul 19, 2026
eheheheheh hey lois, this game is pretty good
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Recommended Aug 18, 2026
Holodrive is an energetic 2D multiplayer shooter that combines arena combat with platforming-style mobility, weapon collecting, character customization, and a deliberately humorous presentation. Developed by BitCake Studio and published by Versus Evil, it revolves around customizable robots called Dummies that use jetpacks, firearms, explosives, and power-ups to tear through compact arenas. Its concept is straightforward, but the emphasis on movement and environmental interaction gives the action considerably more personality than a basic side-scrolling deathmatch game. Movement is arguably the most distinctive part of the experience. Every Dummy has a jetpack, allowing players to quickly reposition themselves, attack from unexpected angles, escape dangerous encounters, and move vertically through the stages. Ramps and strategically positioned power-ups add further opportunities for sudden changes in momentum. The arenas themselves are not merely decorative spaces either. Teleporters can throw players directly into another confrontation, while anti-bullet barriers provide temporary protection and can be exploited to surprise opponents. Consequently, learning a map becomes an impor…
Recommended Aug 17, 2026
Holodrive is a fast little multiplayer shooter that mixes 2D platforming with guns, jetpacks and a ridiculous amount of explosions. I am controlling a robot called a Dummy and running around arenas trying to blow up the other side while grabbing weapons and using the map to my advantage. The basic idea is very easy to understand, but the jetpack movement gives it a different feel from a normal 2D shooter. I can fly around, use ramps, move through different parts of the arena and get back into the action almost immediately after dying. It is simple, chaotic and very easy to jump into. The movement is probably what I like most. Every Dummy has a jetpack, so I am not stuck fighting entirely on the ground. I can quickly move around the arena and use the vertical space to get behind enemies or escape when things get too dangerous. There are also teleporters and barriers that can change how I approach a fight. I like having these extra movement options because they make the arenas feel more active than a basic run and gun game. When I get comfortable with the movement, I can start using the map itself as part of my strategy instead of just looking for somewhere to stand and shoot. The …
Not recommended Aug 11, 2026
sadly dead 0 players
Not recommended Feb 20, 2026
dead af i played with 3 friends, we where the only players online

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