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Nuclear war, post apocalypse, barren and lifeless wastelands.Lifeless? Not so much!Mutated insects have made their home in a bomb shelter and they're set on exploring the world.Let this point&click adventure welcome you to a hilariously bizarre end time world and join the roaches Jim and Bud on their journey to the surface.
Journey of a Roach is a adventure, indie and point & click game
developed by Koboldgames and Daedalic Entertainment
and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
Released on November 04th 2013 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 18 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Swedish, Turkish and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 1,966 reviews of which 1,755 were positive and 211 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on K4G.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows Vista/7
- Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
- Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.6
- Processor: 2.5 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu Linux 12.04, equivalent distros should work
- Processor: 2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
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Journey of a Roach is a short but memorable point-and-click adventure developed by Koboldgames and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where cockroaches have become the accidental inheritors of the Earth, the game takes players on a whimsical, dialogue-free journey through the ruins of human civilization. With its darkly comic premise, offbeat charm, and unique movement mechanics, Journey of a Roach carves out a niche experience that’s as much about atmosphere as it is about classic adventure gameplay. The story revolves around two cockroach friends, Jim and Bud, who live in the remains of a bomb shelter following the end of the world. The game opens with the duo dreaming of exploring the surface—an unreachable paradise in their bug-like minds. When Bud is kidnapped early on, Jim sets off on a quest through the strange, cluttered underground landscape to rescue his friend and, ultimately, reach the surface. What makes the narrative unique is its lack of spoken dialogue. Instead, all communication is delivered through pictorial thought bubbles, body language, and sound effects. This non-verbal storytelling is surprisingly effective, lending the game a universal, wordless humor while also emphasizing the expressiveness of its insect characters. Visually, Journey of a Roach leans into a stylized, cartoonish aesthetic, with hand-drawn textures and exaggerated character designs that emphasize its comic book inspirations. The environments are detailed and full of personality—each level is cluttered with oversized human debris like bottle caps, wires, and discarded appliances, recontextualized as hazards or tools by the roach protagonists. The developers made excellent use of the game’s verticality. Unlike traditional point-and-click adventures, Jim can walk not only across floors but also up walls and across ceilings, giving players a true 360-degree space to explore. This mechanic is intuitive and cleverly implemented, though it can occasionally disorient players not used to navigating in full 3D space. Puzzle design is at the core of the experience, and here the game offers a solid, if slightly uneven, challenge. Most puzzles involve classic inventory combinations and environmental interaction—finding the right object, using it in the right place, and observing the often humorous results. While a few solutions feel obscure or overly reliant on trial and error, the majority are logical and satisfying, especially when tied to the game’s quirky logic. The lack of dialogue actually enhances the puzzles, forcing players to pay closer attention to visual cues and character animations to piece together what needs to be done. It’s a refreshing change of pace from text-heavy adventures. One of the game's strongest aspects is its tone. Despite the post-apocalyptic setting, Journey of a Roach is never bleak or depressing. Instead, it’s filled with gentle humor, slapstick gags, and a kind of childlike wonder. There’s a lighthearted optimism in Jim’s journey, and the relationship between the two main characters adds an emotional core that’s surprisingly endearing, even with zero spoken lines. The sound design helps reinforce this tone—sound effects are punchy and cartoon-like, and the music is whimsical without being intrusive, supporting the atmosphere without overwhelming it. That said, Journey of a Roach is not without its limitations. The game is short—most players can finish it in under three hours. While that brevity keeps the pacing tight and avoids filler, it also means that the characters and world don’t get the development they might deserve. The story wraps up quickly, and the puzzles, while clever, don’t always escalate in complexity as much as genre veterans might hope. Additionally, the camera and movement controls, especially in wall-climbing sequences, can sometimes be fiddly or awkward, briefly pulling players out of the immersion. Still, what Journey of a Roach lacks in length or polish, it makes up for in creativity and heart. It’s a small game with a big personality—one that invites players to see a familiar post-apocalyptic setting from a radically different perspective. It doesn’t try to do too much, but what it sets out to do, it does well: tell a simple, sweet, and surprisingly emotional story through visual storytelling and unconventional design. It’s perfect for fans of point-and-click adventures who appreciate charm over complexity, and it serves as a reminder that even in a ruined world, hope—and humor—can still thrive. In conclusion, Journey of a Roach is a charming, offbeat adventure that’s worth experiencing, even if only for a few hours. Its inventive use of perspective, expressive animation, and dialogue-free storytelling make it stand out in a crowded genre. While it may not revolutionize point-and-click design, it offers a heartfelt and memorable journey that leaves a smile long after the final scene. Rating: 8/10
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Kinda childish and gay cockroaches, but its a memorize and speedrun puzzle game with decent to complete achievs and cards. Grab it on sale
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Kinda childish and gay cockroaches, but its a memorize and speedrun puzzle game with decent to complete achievs and cards. Grab it on sale
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Journey of a Roach offers a quirky point-and-click adventure from the perspective of a roach named Jim in a post-apocalyptic world. Instead of a grim tale, it delivers a heartwarming, humorous story with a unique 2.5D mechanic, allowing you to crawl on walls and ceilings to solve puzzles. Despite no spoken dialogue, the characters are full of personality. The puzzles are easy but fun, utilizing Jim’s abilities in creative ways. The story, while light-hearted, has a touching core. The main downside is the short length, with the campaign completed in just a few hours. While achievement hunters may find replayability, some players might want more content. Overall, it’s a delightful and cozy adventure, but it ends a bit too soon.
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I didn't expect that cockroaches were so cute in this game. It's really cute and fun game, not hard but not easy on mind and what's positive about this one It's one of Daedalic's Point & Click Adventures that doesn't bother you with long ass dialogue. It also has really nice 2D graphics and level design, great mechanic of using your insect abilities and funny sounds and moments. The fish is one of the best characters in this game cause It says "Bloop". Go and play it, It's really good.
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Journey of a Roach is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam.
Journey of a Roach is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.99€ on Steam.
Journey of a Roach received 1,755 positive votes out of a total of 1,966 achieving a rating of 8.53.
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Journey of a Roach was developed by Koboldgames and Daedalic Entertainment and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
Journey of a Roach is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Journey of a Roach is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Journey of a Roach is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Journey of a Roach is a single-player game.
Journey of a Roach does not currently offer any DLC.
Journey of a Roach does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Journey of a Roach does not support Steam Remote Play.
Journey of a Roach is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Koboldgames,
Daedalic Entertainment
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Release
04 Nov 2013
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