Summary
Bringing an unexpected protagonist to the horror genre,Cyber Ratssees players taking on the role of an unfortunate rat trapped in a deadly experiment where escape offers the only chance at survival. Scheduled to release in Q3 2025 exclusively for PC viaSteam, the official announcement trailer forCyber Ratsgives players an early look at the terrors that await in this survival horror roguelite game.
A number of AAA and indiesurvival horror video gamescontinue to reshaped the genre, including classic titles likeResident EvilandSilent Hill, as well as newer powerhouses likeFive Nights at Freddy’sandPoppy Playtime. Looking to combine the familiar elements of both survival and roguelite gameplay with unique twists on playable characters and level design,Cyber Ratswill put players' skills to the test in gruesome new ways.
Developer Outpost Games has released the first official announcement trailer forCyber Rats, its upcoming survivalhorror game with roguelite elementsand procedurally generated levels. Players will take on the role of a rat trapped in a sinister test facility maze controlled by a brutal AI and must gather enough cheese to complete their research objectives and escape the nightmare. The maze operates as an ever-shifting labyrinth, ensuring that no test is ever the same. Each level is filled with hidden traps and Cyborg Hunters, with death hiding behind every corner. As players progress, they will unlock new experiments, rat mutations, and more to help them to upgrade, evolve, and survive. Players can try out the freedemoforCyber Ratsavailable now on Steam.
Cyber Rats Official Announcement Trailer
Some of the more gruesome traps hidden in the mazes ofCyber Ratsinclude spike pits, massive tentacles, flaming platforms, and explosive chemicals. The Cyborg Hunters feature their own demented means of attack, with decapitating blades, quick-firing mounted guns, and metallic spider legs that will all seek to turn the player rat into a failed experiment. Looking to join a growing lineup ofgames that seem cute but are actually brutal,Cyber Ratswill put both the player and fuzzy protagonists to the test with its survival horror gambit.
The horror genre has continued to expand with original concepts, with a multitude ofindie horror video gamesrising to prominence in recent years thanks to out-of-the-box mechanics and characters. With a number of major AAA horror offerings set to launch in 2025, players can also look forward to the unique scares and challenges ofCyber Ratswhen it releases in Q3 for PC.
