New York Rat Simulator (2021)

Developer: Firebug Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 152 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play as a super-powered rat collecting pizza slices while dodging cars in a chaotic, tongue-in-cheek sandbox simulation of New York City.

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What players say

Players love the absurd premise of playing a New York rat, but many say development stalled around 2022 and the game lacks things to do, with large unfinished areas and no interior buildings.

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