Ratman

About

Ratman casts you as a soldier sent into a crumbling sewer network to track a creature linked to a string of violent disappearances. The game unfolds through a shaky camcorder feed blending pixelated VHS visuals with first-person horror. You scavenge for ammo and health while fending off a relentless, rat-like beast that ambushes from shadows. The environment creaks and drips with tension as you navigate tight corridors and flooded tunnels, balancing exploration with survival. The game leans heavily into claustrophobic scares and retro aesthetics. Its found-footage style amplifies the sense of vulnerability, though some players find the combat mechanics basic. With a Metacritic score of 67 and a Steam rating of Mostly Positive, Ratman resonates most with fans of low-budget horror thrills. The creature design and atmospheric sound effects stick out, even if the gameplay loops can feel repetitive after extended sessions.

Storyline

A marine is sent on a mission into a sewer system to investigate the current rumors in the news about a cryptid creature said to have eaten many homeless people and a military officer most recently. The unidentified creature is said to roam below the city in the depths of the sewers, fight for your survival if you want to make it out in one piece or be skinned alive by ratman and his minions. It's up to you.