Rustler

About

Rustler is a chaotic open-world action game that swaps medieval history for slapstick absurdity. Play as a nameless antihero in a top-down world full of knights, inquisitors, and peasants to prank. Steal horses, ambush guards, or sabotage tournaments using everything from swords to automatic crossbows. Missions range from robbing villages to digging up dinosaur bones, all while a goofy narrative ties it together with zero regard for historical accuracy. The game’s charm lies in its relentless humor and anachronistic gags. Expect Monty Python vibes, pop-culture jokes, and side activities like horse-pimping or cage fights. The world feels alive with nonsense, from "NO HORSE ZONE" signs to cults like the Round-Earthers. Available on PS4, PC, Xbox, Switch, and next-gen consoles since 2021, it leans into its old-school roots with pixelated visuals and gameplay that prioritizes mayhem over polish. A cult hit for those who laugh at feudal farce.

Storyline

Rustler is an open-world, top-down action game paying tribute to the good old GTA style and gameplay, fusing it with a historically inaccurate medieval setting. Play as The Guy, whose parents apparently were too lazy to give him a proper name. Experience feudal injustice, inquisition, witch-hunting, and join The Grand Tournament. Meet valiant, yet incredibly stupid knights. Complete a wide variety of twisted missions and quests, or don’t give a damn about the plot and bring mayhem in the villages and cities. Choose to go on foot, or by a stolen horse. Fight with a sword or pick a fancy automatic crossbow. All that, spiced up with an inappropriate Monty Python inspired sense of humor. Rustler’s world is filled with humor, anachronisms, and pop culture references. Ever been towed for parking in a “NO HORSE ZONE”? Wanna do some cage fights in Medieval Martial Arts Arena? Or maybe pimp-a-horse a little? How about joining the Round-Earthers sect? As a poor peasant, you really need to get creative in order to win the Grand Tournament. Form weird alliances, double-cross your foes, and dig up dinosaur skeletons in a light, easy-to-understand, and hard-to-empathize-with story.