Steel Rats

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 188 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

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews
graphics39 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • Unique and interesting concept that combines motorcycle mechanics with platforming and combat.
  • Great graphics and atmosphere, with a solid sense of style and engaging character designs.
  • Fun gameplay mechanics that can be enjoyable once players adapt to the controls.
  • Controls are clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Frequent glitches and bugs, including issues with checkpoints and character spawning.
  • Inconsistent difficulty and level design that can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the detailed art style, impressive visuals, and overall atmosphere. While some noted that the level design can feel repetitive, the game's aesthetic and character customization options were highlighted as strong points. However, a few users experienced technical issues that affected their enjoyment of the graphics.

    • “Unique game, cool and interesting mechanics and physics, a lot of characters, cool story, and excellent graphics!”
    • “Impressive art style.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay51 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics and frustrating controls, with many players noting issues like poor physics and unbalanced stages that detract from the overall experience. While the unique bike-based platforming and character customization offer engaging elements, repetitive combat and inconsistent mechanics hinder the enjoyment. Despite these flaws, the game features appealing graphics and a dynamic setting that some players find addictive and enjoyable.

    • “This is a physics platformer with extremely satisfying and original movement gameplay.”
    • “The honestly pretty unique gameplay and dieselpunk setting are engaging, and if you don't stress the tryhard challenges and scoring system you'll have an easier time of it.”
    • “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.”
  • music35 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its 80s/90s dystopian style and atmospheric qualities, particularly in the menu and certain levels. However, many users find the overall soundtrack to be forgettable and lacking in impactful moments, such as during boss fights, leading to a perception of it as mere background filler. While there are highlights, like the engaging menu music, the general consensus is that the game could benefit from a more memorable and dynamic musical experience.

    • “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.”
    • “No epic boss fight music, no toe-tapping tunes to fit the scene.”
  • story33 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its atmosphere and solid storytelling, while others find it forgettable or overly serious. Many reviews highlight that the narrative is often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations, such as difficult controls and mission failures, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some players feel that the backstory is inadequately integrated, requiring players to seek out hidden pickups to fully understand it.

    • “Devs! 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 really 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.”
    • “[controls are a bit touchy, not much of a story here, lack of customization]”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and bugs that can cause players to get stuck and require level restarts. While some users note that the game is polished overall, the persistent issues with fatal errors and frustrating gameplay mechanics detract from the experience, making it more suitable for those with patience for such problems.

    • “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.”
    • “[flawed level design, extremely buggy, repetitive gameplay]”
  • atmosphere13 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, particularly in its post-apocalyptic setting. Overall, the combination of satisfying destruction elements and a solid narrative enhances the game's atmospheric appeal.

    • “Having a nice post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “Nice atmosphere, music, and voice acting.”
    • “A fresh arcade game with very satisfying destruction elements, this offering uses the Unreal SDK to achieve a fantastic atmospheric background to general biker mayhem.”
    • “I know it's supposed to be the atmosphere, but for me, it's too much.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    While players enjoy the bike parkour and grinding mechanics, highlighting the fun of jumps and flips, many find the experience becomes tedious and repetitive after a few hours, lacking long-term engagement.

    • “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.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to the ability to unlock and switch between four characters, enhancing gameplay variety. Additionally, the well-designed missions and levels contribute significantly to the overall replay value.

    • “Missions and levels are well designed with high replay value.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization2 mentions

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

    • “Performance is good, but there are a few bugs.”
    • “Performance is good, but there are a few bugs.”
    • “Performance is good, but there are a few bugs.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward experience without additional costs.

    • “The game has no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
    • “I appreciate that there are no paywalls or hidden costs; everything is accessible through gameplay.”
    • “The absence of monetization tactics allows for a more immersive and enjoyable experience.”
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