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About Cobalt
Shoot, roll, punch and jump your way to slow-motion victory in Cobalt – a couch multiplayer and action platformer from Oxeye Game Studio. Dominate in local or online multiplayer campaigns, or co-op your way through Cobalt’s platform game mode as a cyborg who is sent to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a human colony on an alien planet. Created by Jens Bergensten, Daniel Brynolf and Pontus Hammarberg of Oxeye Game Studio, Cobalt is published by Mojang AB and Microsoft Studios, and developed for Xbox by FatShark. Cobalt features six different multiplayer modes including death match, capture the flag and team strike for up to eight local and eight online players, as well as a co-op story mode. With over 30 multiplayer maps, three dozen types of weapons, customizable robot avatars and unique gameplay elements such as auto-slow-motion, rolling and ride-able mobs, Cobalt offers endless discovery and entertainment.
Release Date
Feb 2, 2016
Developer
Oxeye Game Studio
Publishers
Mojang Studios
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Is Cobalt worth buying?

Steam
92.55% positive
'Very Positive', 711 reviews
Metacritic
69
Critics (IGDB)
55/100
2 critics

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What is Cobalt about?

After the missing human colony "Trunkopia" suddenly sends out a distress signal after 50 years, Agent Cobalt, a type of cyborg called a metalface, is sent to investigate.

ActionIndieAdventureMultiplayerPlatformer2DShooterLocal Multiplayer

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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Right now the lowest price for Cobalt we're tracking is $14.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Cobalt has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Cobalt is $3.64 at Gamivo on May 23, 2026. The current best price is about 312% above that low.

Is Cobalt worth buying?

93% of 711 Steam user reviews for Cobalt are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 69.

When was Cobalt released?

Cobalt released on February 2, 2016, developed by Oxeye Game Studio and published by Mojang Studios, Microsoft Studios.

What platforms is Cobalt available on?

Cobalt is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Cobalt prices drop?

Cobalt last hit a new low of $3.64 on May 23, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $14.99. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Cobalt?

The cheapest Cobalt price right now is $14.99 at Steam.

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All-time low: $3.64 at Gamivo on May 23, 2026 — the current best price is 312% above it.

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