Steel Rats

64%
Game Brain Score Based on 86 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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Steel Rats is an awesome 2.5D platformer that makes great use of motorcycle based combat. The team of four bikers are badass and unique, prompting you to try them all out, and being able to switch between them on the fly keeps gameplay fresh.
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"Steel Rats" is a 2.5D stunt bike game set in a retro-futuristic 1940s USA, where you play as a member of a biker gang fighting against an invading army of alien robots. Your motorcycle is your primary weapon, equipped with flame throwers and saw blades to wreak havoc on your enemies. The game combines racing, shooting, and platforming elements for a unique gameplay experience.

  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Gog Com
  • Linux
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

64%
Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews
graphics18 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Unique and interesting concept with engaging mechanics and physics.
  • Great graphics and overall atmosphere, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • Fun combat sections and a variety of characters with unique abilities add depth to gameplay.
  • Controls are clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with level progression.
  • Difficulty spikes and unbalanced gameplay can make it tedious and less enjoyable.
  • graphics24 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising the detailed art style and atmospheric visuals. While some noted that the level design can feel repetitive, the graphics are generally described as impressive and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's appeal. However, a few users experienced technical issues that affected their overall experience, highlighting a need for better optimization.

    • “Unique game, cool and interesting mechanics and physics, a lot of characters, cool story, and excellent graphics!”
    • “Impressive art style.”
    • “I could only get the game to load the main menu and would have to wait for 2 minutes for the screen to load despite having a GTX 1050 graphics card.”
    • “Graphics: average.”
    • “The graphics and overall quality of the game look good; I just don't know why they didn't focus more on the game mechanics.”
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring unique and engaging mechanics, particularly in movement and bike-based platforming, but marred by poor controls, unbalanced stages, and repetitive combat. While the graphics and overall polish are praised, many players feel that the mechanics could be better executed to enhance the fun factor. Despite these issues, the game offers an addictive experience with a compelling setting and character customization options.

    • “Unique game, cool and interesting mechanics and physics, a lot of characters, cool story, and excellent graphics!”
    • “This is a physics platformer with extremely satisfying and original movement gameplay.”
    • “Great graphics, very good gameplay, and most importantly, it's very addictive! You have different characters and you can also customize them with 'junk' collected during the game.”
    • “Bad controls and inconsistent game mechanics.”
    • “The majority of the gameplay is just fighting poor physics and controls.”
    • “The awesomeness of the movement gameplay is held back by repetition and boring combat.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric 80s/90s dystopian style and memorable menu tracks, while others criticize it as forgettable background filler with a lack of impactful in-game sound. Despite a few standout moments, many players feel the soundtrack fails to enhance the overall experience, particularly during key gameplay moments. Overall, the music is seen as average, with potential that remains largely unfulfilled.

    • “Nice atmosphere, music, and voice acting.”
    • “The soundtrack: this is definitely 80s / 90s dystopian in style.”
    • “Reminds me a little bit of Stranger Things :) I like it very much: cool story, dynamic gameplay, nice graphics, and above all awesome music and sound design!”
    • “BGM: the game even has an OST DLC, but there's little to no sound in-game, except some random dialogue playing at some random point.”
    • “Music is forgettable background filler, when the game bothers to have music at all.”
    • “Even the theme/menu song is forgettable, bland, annoying droning on.”
  • story15 mentions

    The game's story is generally viewed as a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its engaging elements and solid storytelling, others find it overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and a lack of compelling motivation to progress. Many reviews highlight the effort put into the narrative and world-building, but also note that the execution can feel forced or hindered by gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story is seen as a decent backdrop that doesn't fully elevate the gaming experience.

    • “D developers! You put so much work into the graphics, the story, and the sounds.”
    • “Nice new concept and fun/ decent story.”
    • “Reminds me a little bit of Stranger Things :) I like it very much: cool story, dynamic gameplay, nice graphics, and above all, awesome music and sound design!”
    • “Steel Rats ultimately ends up being a good platforming game idea marred by unfortunate controls and physics. Combine that with a storyline that seems to be trying too hard to be taken seriously, and you're left with almost no driving reason to play other than stubbornness, which does not always equate to fun.”
    • “They also lock much of the backstory behind secret pickups you must find in the levels, with most hidden in awkward, hard-to-reach areas.”
    • “Personally, I do not care about the story.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its engaging graphics, music, and voice acting, contributing to a fun and immersive experience. However, some players feel that the atmosphere can be overwhelming at times. Overall, it effectively captures a post-apocalyptic vibe while incorporating satisfying destruction elements.

    • “It's a fun little game with an interesting concept, and I do like the graphics and overall atmosphere.”
    • “Having a nice post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “Nice atmosphere, music, and voice acting.”
    • “I know it's supposed to be the atmosphere, but for me, it's too much.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches and bugs that can lead to frustrating experiences, such as getting stuck and needing to restart levels. While some players find the game polished overall, many express that it requires a significant amount of patience to navigate its persistent issues.

    • “I really want to play this game without getting fatal errors, stupid glitches, and annoying bugs!”
    • “Want to love the game but it's a buggy mess still.”
    • “Glitches: they are all over the place.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    While players enjoy the bike parkour and grinding mechanics, particularly the jumps and flips, many find the experience becomes tedious and mindless after a few hours, lacking the addictive quality needed to sustain interest.

    • “Unfortunately, there's just nothing addicting here - just a mindless mashing of buttons that takes a nosedive towards tedious after the first couple of hours.”
    • “The grinding feels repetitive and lacks any real sense of progression, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “After a while, the grinding becomes a chore rather than a fun challenge, leading to a frustrating experience.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to the ability to unlock and switch between four characters, enhancing gameplay variety. Well-designed missions and levels further contribute to this replay value, making each playthrough enjoyable and engaging.

    • “The replayability factor is high as you have four characters that you unlock, allowing you to swap as situations require or just for fun.”
    • “Missions and levels are well designed with high replay value.”
    • “This adds to the replayability, so it's a minor issue.”
    • “Replayability factor is high as you have 4 characters that you unlock, allowing you to swap as situations require, or just for fun.”
    • “However, this adds to the replayability, so it's a minor issue.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, though players have reported encountering a few bugs that can affect performance.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run efficiently without sacrificing graphics.”
    • “The game runs seamlessly after the latest optimization updates, enhancing the overall experience.”
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