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Rusted Moss’s unique mobility options may be overwhelming at first, but for those looking for a unique and challenging spin on the Metroidvania 2D platforming genre, this game might get its hook into you faster than you’d expect. [Polygon Recommends]
70
Rusted Moss is as beautiful as it is infuriating. An uncompromising metroidvania that looks and plays great. Its simplicity may lead to a few issues but it has a lot to give if you can break through its high difficulty.
85
Rusted Moss is an enjoyable Metroidvania with clever level designs and an intriguing world concept. Traversal with a grappling hook ends up being a tricky but satisfying mechanic. There’s also a comprehensive list of “difficulty changers” that can even break the game’s challenges entirely if the player wants. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone looking to swing into this niche genre.
8
ConfusingThe gameplay and grapple hook are peak asf
The story is great, with a strong root in folklore in a twisted but funny way, keeping things dark and fascinating
Bosses are... frankly pretty bad (Excluding Maya, Witch Elicia and Witch Ameli)
Beautiful music (Except the **** boss theme, why didn't they give each one their own)
Stunning graphics and animations. The aesthetics and ambience of each region is beautifully distinct.
It's pretty good
10
Swinging through the air on bouncy, wobbly ropes and blasting enemies at high speed is an absolute rush. Spiderman doesn’t have guns, so he’ll never know this kind of thrill.
10
Great metroidvania with unique movement system, pretty hard bosses. Lacked controller support on launch.
Rusted Moss
Released On:
Apr 23, 2023
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78
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Generally Favorable
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Apr 20, 2023
85
Rusted Moss is an enjoyable Metroidvania with clever level designs and an intriguing world concept. Traversal with a grappling hook ends up being a tricky but satisfying mechanic. There’s also a comprehensive list of “difficulty changers” that can even break the game’s challenges entirely if the player wants. It’s an easy recommendation for anyone looking to swing into this niche genre.
Apr 18, 2023
80
Anyone seeking a new spin on a Metroidvania should give Rusted Moss a shot. The title itself is odd, but like ARES over a decade ago, it blends twin-stick shooting with the sub-genre well. The addition of a swing mechanic is something that adds a new wrinkle to the challenge when compared to most other games on the market, and if that part doesn’t work for you, it’s easy to just switch it off and soar all over the stages. The emphasis on accessibility is nice to see and something that helps make the Metroidvania sub-genre more approachable. Rusted Moss plays wonderfully with smooth and responsive controls that can be fully-customized, yet looks great in motion and sounds ominous with a frightening soundtrack and impactful gunplay.
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77% Positive
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Aug 26, 2025
10
Swinging through the air on bouncy, wobbly ropes and blasting enemies at high speed is an absolute rush. Spiderman doesn’t have guns, so he’ll never know this kind of thrill.
May 15, 2025
10
Great metroidvania with unique movement system, pretty hard bosses. Lacked controller support on launch.
Apr 17, 2023
75
Rusted Moss is a challenging Twin Stick Shooter Metroidvania with a grappling hook that completely turns most of what you know of the genre on its head.
Apr 24, 2023
70
Rusted Moss is as beautiful as it is infuriating. An uncompromising metroidvania that looks and plays great. Its simplicity may lead to a few issues but it has a lot to give if you can break through its high difficulty.
Apr 27, 2023
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Rusted Moss’s unique mobility options may be overwhelming at first, but for those looking for a unique and challenging spin on the Metroidvania 2D platforming genre, this game might get its hook into you faster than you’d expect. [Polygon Recommends]
Mar 17, 2025
9
buena movilidad y bien aprovechada la mecanica del gancho. ademas de unos graficos que parecen llenos de vida
Oct 16, 2025
8
ConfusingThe gameplay and grapple hook are peak asf
The story is great, with a strong root in folklore in a twisted but funny way, keeping things dark and fascinating
Bosses are... frankly pretty bad (Excluding Maya, Witch Elicia and Witch Ameli)
Beautiful music (Except the **** boss theme, why didn't they give each one their own)
Stunning graphics and animations. The aesthetics and ambience of each region is beautifully distinct.
It's pretty good
Oct 28, 2023
8
Rusted Moss? A captivating twin-stick shooter metroidvania game with a physics-based grapple and engaging story!
Mar 4, 2025
3
I found the controllers for this game really difficult. A twin shooter with a gamepad can already be tricky. Try adding the grappling hook and it becomes a mess.
SummaryHumanity is on the brink of collapse and will soon be invaded by faeries. In a desperate bid to survive, humans have empowered their own witches with stolen fae magic. But all is not lost, as the humans were deceived - for one of their own is not what she seems. The fae have stolen a human baby, and replaced it with something else... R... Read More
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Apr 23, 2023
Developer:
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