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New York Rat Simulator

In a world bound by the very laws of traffic, one Rat has been chosen.... Roam the streets of New York, imbued with unnatural jumping abilities, you can now disrupt the very fabric of society and collect pizza slices in the name of the glorious Rat King to summon the dark eldritch being of New York.

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Developer
Firebug Games
Publisher
Firebug Games
Release
November 13, 2021
4 years and 263 days ago
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Very Positive152 reviews82.9%

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About the Game

What takes place in this Rat Simulation?

In a world bound by the very laws of traffic, one Rat has been chosen to harass them all.
Engage in a simulation as said Rat, to roam the streets of New York, imbued with unnatural jumping abilities, you can now disrupt the very fabric of society and collect pizza slices in the name of the glorious Rat King to summon the dark eldritch being of New York...

Features

  • Collecting Pizza through Rat parkour
  • An authentic New York Experience (from a Rat’s perspective)
  • Getting hit by a car and f***ing dying
  • Impressively coded human AI
  • Getting huuuge

Future Updates

We hope to add more Rat content soon: from the full implementation of the eldritch deity of New York City to potential Rat Zombies. Stay up to date with the community to see what's up and coming!



Prepare for New York City Baby 😎
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