Rusthaven
Rusthaven is a cosy management game about rebooting the world in the anti-apocalypse. Journey across an abandoned planet on a solar skyship, salvaging broken-down bots in need of rescue. Clean up the world, upcycle retro technology, and build a peaceful sanctuary where all can thrive and belong.
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Reboot the world.
Join the ragtag robot Rescue Crew that's giving life a second chance in this cosy management game. Take the helm of the skyship, explore a hopeful post-collapse world, and build a robot utopia for all.
The world may be broken, but nothing is beyond repair.
Scout the world for broken-down robots in need of repair. Help them recover their lost memories, overcome their past, and fulfill their dreams. Upgrade their chassis with upcycled parts to unlock new skills and grow a self-sufficient community.
Refurbish a rusty old skyship and sail across the skies. Explore the ruins of a forgotten planet and discover remnants of past civilisations. Build your skyship into a comfortable place to call home, with new rooms to house the robot crew, upgrade the ship’s capability, and craft decorations to personalize your base.
One man’s trash is another robot’s treasure. Uncover ancient human electronics such as digital cameras, flat-screen TVs, and MP3 players. Tinker and dismantle them for parts, which can be used to construct new tools, transform the skyship, and augment your own robot body. Salvage and craft through satisfying and tactile micro-games.
Your actions leave visible, lasting change. Witness the wilderness reclaim its glory as forests bloom, waterways clear, and animals return home. Help your companions find their place in the world and achieve their personal dreams - from unearthing a long-forgotten recipe to share with your friends, to restoring lost plants. Everyone deserves a second chance, even nature itself.
Design your floating home with solar panels, gardens, and cozy workspaces. Customise your sanctuary and your character to reflect your own personal journey and style.
Relax in the tranquillity of regrowth. Grow a community garden, cook a meal for the group, or go fishing alone. No enemies, no game overs. Rusthaven is a space for you to enjoy however you choose.
