Self-Aware Robot

Self-Aware Robot [E.L.B.E.R.R] is a horror escape game on Roblox developed by mblg, launched in January 2026 and currently in active BETA. Players navigate dark floors filled with puzzles, searching for the exit on each level while being hunted by ELBERR - a self-aware robot antagonist with AI-driven hunting behavior. Heavily inspired by the "I made a self-aware robot" YouTube horror series by the Lights Are Off channel, it draws a dedicated audience already familiar with the source material. Despite 10 to 20 concurrent players at any moment, its 246K favorites from 7.2 million visits reflects a viral horror pattern driven by clip sharing rather than daily grinding.

The game is structured around chapters: Chapter 1, Chapter 1.5, and Chapter 2 form a progressive difficulty arc, while Survival mode offers an endless challenge format. Each chapter is a dark atmospheric level requiring fast movement, puzzle solving, and constant awareness of ELBERR's position:

• ⚔️ ELBERR - The AI-controlled self-aware robot that hunts players throughout each floor; learning its behavior patterns is the central survival skill
• 🗺️ Chapter Floors - Multi-chapter escape structure with escalating difficulty across Chapter 1, Chapter 1.5, and Chapter 2
• 🗺️ Survival Mode - Distinct endless or challenge mode separate from the story chapters
• 💎 Revives - Consumable items that allow continued play after being caught; running out ends the run
• 💎 Night Vision - A 399 Robux gamepass that allows seeing in the dark environments, directly addressing the core challenge of navigating dark floors

Materials are a secondary resource used for crafting and progression tools. The six badges spell out E-L-B-E-R-R - each awarded simultaneously as a single in-game milestone, effectively marking the moment a player earns their ELBERR identity. The developer recommends playing with Max Graphics and headphones for the intended atmosphere. The BETA state means major changes are still expected, with additional chapters in development.