Underplayed Gems

A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1 (2026)

A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1 cover
Developer
The Dreamerians
Publisher
HandyGames
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A heartfelt, story-driven action adventure where you play as a brave young rat navigating a perilous but enchantingly small-scale world to reunite with his lost love.

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What players say

Players praise the charming characters and world, but frustrations with the controls and camera angles are widespread. The game is short at around 5 hours, and some worry about the season-based release model and value.

Screenshots

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