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In Development
Robot repair action
Short Circuit
You score by keeping the arena working, not by flattening it.
The service bots have gone rogue and the public is trapped. Guide civilians, steer threats elsewhere and keep the damage down.
Full game$1.99
Free demo2 repair missions
A good break4–10 minute arenas
PlayersSingle player
$1.99 full game · One purchase, no subscription.
YOUR NEXT “ONE MORE GO”
A small game with plenty to get stuck into.
You are a municipal repair officer containing runaway service robots in public spaces.
Restore power, clear flooded routes and synchronise radio signals.
Pick the gadgets that suit each repair job.
TRY A LITTLE. PLAY A LOT.
Get a taste of Short Circuit.
FREE BROWSER DEMO
2 repair missions
Get to know the controls, try the central challenge and decide whether you want another go. No payment needed.
- Play straight in your browser
- A short opening slice
- Replay as often as you like
THE FULL GAME · $1.99
Ready for the rest?
Seven rescue incidents, from a museum blackout to a citywide communications emergency, with gadgets to use and rescue routes that get more tangled as you go.
- Continue beyond the demo
- Download your game
- One price, no subscription
$1.99 full game · One purchase, no subscription.
GET COMFORTABLE
Play your way.
Move, aim, use the pulse tool or a gadget, dash and place a command beacon. Auto-aim can prioritize the nearest hostile or interactable object.
In standard mode the action slows down while the command wheel is open. Assists add stronger auto-aim, slower civilians, reduced friendly collision and automatic beacon placement.
QUICK ANSWERS
Before your next break.
How much is Short Circuit?+
The full game is priced at $1.99 (US dollars) as a one-time purchase with no subscription. Short Circuit is still in development; the free browser demo is available now.
What platforms does Short Circuit run on?+
You can play the free demo in a modern desktop web browser. Download formats for the full game are listed when it is released.
How long does Short Circuit take to play?+
4–10 minute arenas. The free demo covers 2 repair missions.
What can I play for free?+
The browser demo includes 2 repair missions. Play it here before deciding whether you want the full game.
What does the full game include?+
Seven rescue incidents, from a museum blackout to a citywide communications emergency, with gadgets to use and rescue routes that get more tangled as you go.
How do I play?+
Keyboard, Gamepad, Touch controls. Move, aim, use the pulse tool or a gadget, dash and place a command beacon. Auto-aim can prioritize the nearest hostile or interactable object.
How does buying work?+
When the full game is available, choose Buy full game to open secure checkout. Your purchase gives you the Windows installer for the full game: download it, double-click it and open the game from the shortcut on your desktop. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
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