Underplayed Gems

Zap Dem Rats (2022)

Zap Dem Rats cover
Developer
Brucent LLC
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A silly arcade-style shooter with tongue-in-cheek political humor where you zap cartoon zombies with ray guns to reclaim the White House.

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What players say

Players praise the game as cathartic fun but note its path-driven design limits exploration. The voice acting gets mixed reactions, and some say objectives lack clear direction.

Screenshots

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