Description and Tech Sheet

Explore a world through the perspective of a small rat.

A Rat’s Quest – The Way Back Home
Subtitle	Season 1
Developer	The Dreamerians
Publisher	HandyGames
Genre	Action, Adventure, Exploration, Platform
Release Date	2026
Platforms	Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Game Type	Single-player
Perspective	Side-scrolling, Top-down
System Requirements	Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5 Recommended: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5 or higher
Features	Unique perspective gameplay through a rat’s viewpoint Rat Mode Movement: climb, jump, crawl, slither, sneak Hybrid gameplay with perspective switching Controller support Single-player campaign
Gameplay Mechanics	Combat: Melee weapon (rivet sword) and ranged weapons (nail throwing daggers) Movement Types: Climbing, Jumping, Crawling, Slithering, Sneaking Environment Navigation: Woodlands, Caves, Swamps, Indoor structures
Story	Protagonist: Mat Protagonist Type: Young male rat Setting: Abandoned wine cellar, Giant’s house, outdoor wilderness Narrative Elements: Mat falls in love with Nat, a pet house mouse Mat becomes a Scavenger to visit his beloved Dark secrets within the rat commune Mat becomes separated and must journey home Threat to the rat commune
Localization	English, German
Distribution Platforms	Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, GOG.com, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating	Not rated
Multiplayer	None
Game Modes	Story Campaign
Content Descriptors	Combat against hostile wildlife, Exploration and adventure themes