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Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!

2024ActionCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Gagonfe
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Frequently asked about Rocket Rats

Is Rocket Rats verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Rocket Rats is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Rocket Rats cost?
Rocket Rats is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Rocket Rats?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rocket Rats are Mystic Gate, Move Dodge and Kill, Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership.
Who developed Rocket Rats?
Rocket Rats was developed by Gagonfe.

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