Chibi-Robo! (series)

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The Chibi-Robo! series is a series of video games by developed by skip Ltd. and produced by Nintendo, starring 10 centimeter tall Robots known as Chibi-Robos.

The logo used for the first Chibi-Robo! game

Games

Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure!

Main article: Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure!

Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure! is the first installment in the Chibi-Robo!, and was first released for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan in 2005. It was developed by skip Ltd. and published by Nintendo. The main objective of the game is to earn   Happy Points by making people happy, and eventually become the best Chibi-Robo.

Chibi-Robo! Park Patrol

Main article: Chibi-Robo! Park Patrol

Chibi-Robo! Park Patrol (咲かせて!ちびロボ!【Make It Bloom! Chibi Robo!)is the second Chibi-Robo! game and was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007. It focuses on making a Park grow with Flowers. The game has many environmentalist themes and highlights the importance of parks and the dangers of pollution to the environment.

Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Ōsōji!

Main article: Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Ōsōji!

Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Ōsōji! or おかえり!ちびロボ!ハッピーリッチー大そうじ literally meaning, "Welcome home! Chibi-Robo! Happy, Rich Big Sweep!" is a Nintendo DS game that was released exclusively in Japan on July 23rd, 2009. The game revolves around a Chibi-Robo who helps out with a now grown Jenny Sanderson from Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure! who now has a family of her own.

Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder

Main article: Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder

Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder is the fourth game in the Chibi-Robo! series, released for the North American 3DS eShop on January 9, 2014. It was developed by skip Ltd. and published by Nintendo.

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash

Main article: Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (なげなわアクション!ぐるぐる!ちびロボ!, Lasso Action! Round and Round! Chibi Robo!) is a 2015 side-scrolling 2.5D platformer for the Nintendo 3DS and is the fifth installment of the Chibi-Robo! series.

Cameos

Chibi-Robo characters have appeared in other properties in small roles.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Chibi-Robo and Telly Vision make appearances as trophies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. In addition, a few Chibi-Robo! characters appear as stickers.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Chibi-Robo and a Chibi-Tot share a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Chibi-Robo, Super Chibi-Robo, Telly, Drake Redcrest, and a Chibi-Tot appear as Spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. In addition, there is also a Chibi-Robo costume for the Mii Gunner.

Super Mario Maker

In Super Mario Maker for the Wii U, there is a Mystery Mushroom that can change Mario to look like Chibi-Robo.

Legacy

The Chibi-Robo! series has inspired other video games.

Misc. A Tiny Tale

Developed by Tinyware Games, Misc. A Tiny Tale is an upcoming game about a small robot named Buddy and his friend Bag Boy going on an adventure. Directly inspired by the Chibi-Robo! series, this game features nods to Chibi-Robo! such as giving Buddy a frog hat like Jenny Sanderson wears, as well as cleaning up dirt with a Toothbrush. Misc. A Tiny Tale is planned to release on Steam and Nintendo Switch.

koROBO

koROBO is an upcoming game developed by some of the original team behind the Chibi-Robo! series, and is a spiritual successor to the franchise. koROBO was announced on July 19, 2024. It features a small knock-off cleaning robot modified to charge via solar energy named koROBO. There is currently a Kickstarter to fund the game.