Rusts Of Corruption (2024)

Developer: Dr. Puzzler
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An introspective, atmospheric point-and-click exploration where you wander a desolate island, slowly unraveling the poignant stories of lonely robots.

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What players say

Players experience a short sci-fi horror walking sim where they chat with abandoned robots before an island's corruption consumes everything. The writing and voice acting get praise, but some find the ending abrupt. A single reviewer reports bugs and repetitive puzzles, though no one else confirms.

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