Los Angeles-based indie studio Eclair Games has officially announced RatScum, unveiling the game’s first teaser trailer during The MIX Fall Showcase. The narrative-driven adventure places players in the role of a lost rat navigating the dangers and mysteries of a decaying apartment building at the edge of the city.
Set in a world where every shadow conceals both peril and wonder, RatScum invites players to scurry through vents and pipes, solve puzzles, and uncover stories hidden in the walls. Along the way, you’ll befriend strange rats, spy on the human tenants, and decide how to survive in a space that was never meant for you.
Survive in the Shadows
RatScum emphasizes survival through stealth and wit. Using your rodent instincts, you’ll need to outsmart traps, creep past dangers, and seize opportunities to explore forgotten corners of the crumbling building.
The game’s tense encounters with human tenants bring an added layer of suspense. Most won’t be thrilled to discover a furry visitor scurrying across the floor, and when panic sets in, danger follows.
A Community of Outcasts
Survival isn’t just about avoiding threats. RatScum encourages players to make allies with other rats, building fragile connections to find safety and belonging. Gaining the trust of your fellow rodents may prove essential if you hope to return home.
A Strange Little Story
At its heart, RatScum is a story about curiosity and discovery. Eclair Games describes the experience as whimsical yet unsettling, where even the filth and forgotten places hold beauty and peace. But beneath the charm lies something darker, waiting to be uncovered when the lights go out.
Wishlist on Steam
RatScum does not yet have a release date, but players can wishlist the game now on Steam.
