The game takes place in a futuristic world where a new era of rotors-based transportation is dawning.
Players control a human pilot who receives a message from their isolated shuttler, reporting sudden malfunction of rotor blades. Upon receiving the distress call, the pilot's objective is to reach the commuter, rescue the stranded crew and send them back to safety. The action-packed gameplay is set in multiple open city zones, each having its unique layout, weather conditions and physics-driven challenges.
Gameplay is centered around rescuing the stranded individual while avoiding deadly obstacles and enemy helicopters. The core mechanic is navigating the environment using a combination of speed and agility. This can be achieved by tapping screens to make the helicopter orbit faster and perform sharp turns or holding swipes to seamlessly execute spins and forwards thrust in response to the changing scenery and moving circumstances. Robot Chopter runs in the browser without the need for download or registration, allowing players to jump into the action immediately.