Ratz Instagib

Ratz Instagib

Released Jul 2016

Shoot first, eat cheese later! Jump into a fast, frenetic and exciting one-hit, one-kill FPS arena shooter with a totally level playing field, tonnes of maps, customisation and a robust map editor!

89% positive · 3,937 reviews
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Steam $8.99
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Evaluation

Ratz Instagib launched on July 27, 2016 and has been receiving consistent post-launch updates ever since. The development team re-engaged strongly starting in April 2024, when developer Lino Slahuschek posted about partnering with publisher Rarebyte and relaunching support for the game. Since then, a steady cadence of updates has followed: the game received a major engine upgrade from Unity 4 to Unity 2017 in November 2025, along with new cosmetics and the first Supporter Pack ("The Butcher"). In December 2025, a full customization UI rework and a second Supporter Pack ("The Krampus") arrived, with the developer explicitly stating "we're not done yet." February 2026 brought Chinese localization, reworked matchmaking, and a new weapon customization system, with the team noting "more customization content is on the way." A bug fix hotfix followed in March 2026, and most recently on May 7, 2026 — just 52 days before today — a new update shipped 4 new unlockable weapon skins alongside the "Lock & Load" Supporter Pack. The developer has maintained a cadence of roughly one meaningful update every 1–3 months across this period. No statement of completion or end of development has been made. The February 2026 update explicitly described the new weapon customization system as laying "the foundation for more cosmetic options in future updates," signaling continued work ahead.
Evidence
Major update ships 4 new unlockable weapon skins and the Lock & Load Supporter Pack with 4 exclusive weapon skins, alongside bug fixes. Most recent developer communication as of today.
news post · May 7, 2026 source content shipped
high
Developer adds Chinese localization, reworks server matchmaking, and introduces weapon customization. Post states the new system 'lays the foundation for more cosmetic options in future updates.'
news post · Feb 19, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

4 of 4 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Rarebyte
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game


Fast, frantic and full of blasting fun – take to the rat-tlefield and join the Ratz Instagib revolution!

Duke it out as a railgun-toting rat in household-themed arenas, with every shot being a potential kill – no shooting opponents repeatedly to little effect or suffering cheap deaths at the hands of people with an unfair advantage. It's every rat for themselves!

  • One Gun, One Shot – An even playing field means almost anyone can immediately pick up Ratz and start having fun, no matter what their FPS skill level.
  • Rocket Jumping – Use the dedicated 'Rocket Jump' button to mix up your movement; moving targets are harder to hit!
  • Maps – Enjoy 13 different maps based on real-world household environments, plus tonnes of user-created arenas!
  • Customisation – Unlock loads of customisation items to jazz up your Ratz, then choose from loads of beam and frag types to really show off your style.
  • Modes – The best that FPS action has to offer: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag and the almighty Freeze Tag!
  • Stats and Leaderboards – Fully integrated stat-tracking and leaderboards to help keep track of your progress… can you become the best rat around?
  • RatzEd Map Editor – Create your own stages and share them with the community via Steam Workshop – easy to use, but incredibly versatile
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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