Ratten Reich

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Ratten Reich is a single player tactical real-time strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by METALLADLERSTUDIO and was released on July 15, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ratten Reich is a grim and unforgiving world, where war has continued for many years. The war is fought between rats, mice, roaches and lizards alike. Slum like cities, burnt corpses, steam tanks, soldiers in imperial uniforms and armor.

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Audience ScoreBased on 378 reviews

story28 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

The game has a unique and interesting concept with great potential.
Graphics and sound design are impressive, creating an atmospheric experience.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have a clear roadmap for future updates.

The game is currently very buggy, with issues like AI pathfinding, units getting stuck, and frequent crashes.
There is a lack of content, with only a few missions available, making it feel more like a demo than a complete game.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving new players confused about basic mechanics and controls.

story
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
82%
2%
The game's story is currently limited, featuring only four missions (including a tutorial), which many players find insufficient for a full experience. While the narrative elements and visuals are praised, the lack of depth and content leaves players wanting more, especially given the game's early access status. Overall, there is potential for an engaging storyline, but it remains underdeveloped at this stage.
- “To be fair, this game is in early access, but underneath is an interesting storyline with some new mechanics I love and hope will be worked on more!”
- “The storytelling elements of the campaign are quite nicely visualized; they're polished out and I can see how it would appeal to someone who would purchase the game for this.”
- “It's a really cool concept and the story and voice acting are done very well.”
- “If the narrative of the tutorial is anything to go off of, then the story writing capability of this team is nonexistent.”
- “The 'campaign' doesn't provide any kind of storyline, it's simply do this and that.”
- “The entire story in the game as of now consists of very small cutscenes before the missions that have no story whatsoever.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
68%
5%
The gameplay of this early access title shows promise with an interesting storyline and unique mechanics, but it is currently hindered by missing features, bugs, and unpolished mechanics, particularly in areas like cover and unit control. Players have noted that while the graphics and overall vibe are appealing, the gameplay experience is often janky and lacks depth, leading to a recommendation to wait for further development before purchasing. Overall, there is potential for improvement, but the game is not yet ready for those seeking extensive content or a fully functional experience.
- “To be fair, this game is in early access, but underneath is an interesting storyline with some new mechanics I love and hope will be worked on more!”
- “Been waiting 3 years for the game, and while there still is a chunk of bugs and such, I'm excited to see the game improve in the near future. Graphics are great and gameplay is fun too!”
- “I enjoyed the little gameplay we got and I'm looking forward to more improvements and the potential this has.”
- “Game mechanics like covering, displacement formations, vehicles, decent AI, and many other things that are crucial for this kind of game are actually missing.”
- “The game is so scuffed that things like cover, the stance system, and terrain all detracted from the gameplay or aren't actually relevant.”
- “It's so unfinished that there's maybe 2 hours of gameplay here.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the atmospheric visuals, art style, and detailed landscapes. While some minor bugs and performance issues were noted, the overall aesthetic and graphical quality are considered impressive, suggesting a strong potential for future improvements as the game develops. However, a few users mentioned outdated graphics and technical errors, indicating that there is still room for enhancement.
- “The visuals are so atmospheric and beautiful it makes me want to just watch as battles unfold rather than micro-manage units.”
- “The pros: graphics are fantastic and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The game has some amazing graphics, some top-of-the-line sound design, and a really interesting idea behind an already over-used genre of games.”
- “Game crashes with graphic unreal errors. The errors blame that the drivers may not be up to date and other things, but I checked and I meet all requirements to play and everything is updated, but here we are.”
- “Handling is very unresponsive, graphics are outdated, and overall commands are not clear.”
- “I think the game has some decent graphics and some decent concepts.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches, buggy unit pathing, and frequent crashes during missions. While it showcases impressive visuals and potential, players describe it as a "broken, buggy mess" that feels more like a demo than a polished product. Overall, the game is functional but requires substantial fixes to improve its stability.
- “The game runs great and the maps that are available now have a lot of attention to detail.”
- “Art styles and visuals are fantastic and it runs great on my PC.”
- “The game runs great and the maps that are available now have a lot of attention to detail.”
- “Currently the game is very buggy and crashes halfway through missions.”
- “It's a buggy, broken, beautiful mess of a game currently.”
- “The game is broken and buggy as hell.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while it effectively sets a great atmosphere, many players criticize it for being limited to a single, repetitive 15-20 second loop throughout the entire experience. Additionally, the music often gets overshadowed by other sound effects, leading to a less immersive auditory experience. Overall, while the design of the music is appreciated, its execution leaves much to be desired.
- “As for the pros, the music sets a great atmosphere, the graphics and color scheme are well-done, and the sound effects, while needing some polish, are solid.”
- “But the feeling, mechanics, and music are very well designed.”
- “The music, if you wanna call it that, is only a single track for the entire game that seems to be an audio-loop of roughly 15-20 seconds long.”
- “Rifle sounds seem decent, but it's the music and unit voices which suffer.”
- “Visually it's 7/10, didn't get much opportunity to hear the music over the air-gun sounding weapons and screeching of my units.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and effective music, which create an immersive experience that encourages players to enjoy the unfolding battles rather than focus on micromanagement. While the graphics and color scheme are well-executed, the sound effects could benefit from some refinement.
- “The visuals are so atmospheric and beautiful it makes me want to just watch as battles unfold rather than micromanage units.”
- “The music sets a great atmosphere, the graphics and color scheme are well-done, and the sound effects, while needing some polish, are solid.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The game has low replayability due to the limited selection of only three available maps, which restricts players' options for varied gameplay experiences.
- “There are only 3 maps available currently, which makes for low replayability.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as "super funny" and worth the investment, even at a modest price. The comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “This game is super funny to play.”
- “This game is super funny to play.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and chore-like, particularly due to the limited range and reach of the mortars, which complicates their use and adds to the overall frustration.
- “This is a tedious chore.”
- “The limited range and reach of the mortars hinders them enough that on some occasions, it's a chore or tedious issue to decide to use them.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express that while they are open to the introduction of DLCs once the game reaches a more complete state, they emphasize the importance of ensuring that the content aligns with the game's vision, is valuable, and respects both early investors and current players, rather than appearing as a cash grab.
- “Once this game is in a much more complete state, the introduction of DLCs is fine as long as the content is in line with the game's vision, worthwhile, and respects the early investors as well as the current owners, not a cash grab.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring stunning graphics that run smoothly without performance issues.
- “The graphics are fantastic and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The graphics are fantastic and the game runs smoothly.”