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Deadleaf Games · Published by Deadleaf Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Junklands is a 3D action-platformer that thrusts Rahr, a brave paper fledgling, into a polluted world ruled by its toxic overlords. Forced from home, Rahr must navigate smog-filled lands and sludge-choked rivers on a perilous quest to cleanse the Junklands and restore life.
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Embark on Rahr's journey to cleanse the polluted Junklands as you dodge smog and face off against toxic overlords in this 3D action-adventure from Deadleaf Games.
About this game
Junklands is a 3D Action-Platformer that plunges you into a polluted world on the brink of collapse. When Rahr, a naive paper fledgling, is forced out from the comfort of home, they find themselves in a land suffocated by smog, strangled by sludge-filled rivers, and ruled by ruthless overlords who thrive on the destruction of nature. Determined to fight back, Rahr must embark on a perilous journey to cleanse the Junklands and restore life to a dying world.
Armed with your trusty Trash-Lid Shield and the mysterious Green Orb, you’ll face a hazardous realm teeming with polluted foes, environmental puzzles, and industrial monstrosities. In Junklands, every step you take leaves a mark, shaping the world as you strive to protect it from the forces that seek to destroy it.
RESTORE A POLLUTED WORLD
Discover a fantastically grim world where pollution has corrupted every corner of the land. From sludge-covered swamps to ashen cities choked by smoke, each area tells a story of destruction and environmental decay the overlords have carelessly left in their wake.
Each interconnected level is filled with fierce trash enemies, labyrinthine zones, hidden pathways, locked chambers, environmental challenges, and more.
MASTER RAHR’S JUNK-THEMED ABILITIES
As Rahr sets off to save the Junklands, he’ll unlock unique abilities to brave the harsh conditions. He’ll be able to transform into molten metal to walk on lava or use his Trash-lid Shield to surf through the world.
Rahr’s shield can also be used to reflect light, cut through barriers, and unlock new paths in your fight to heal the land.
FIGHT, RECYCLE, REPEAT
Master a combat system where the best offense is a good defense. Block, parry, and reflect enemy attacks to turn their powers against them. Throw your Trash-Lid Shield or slash through toxic creatures with precision.
However, Rahr can’t be on guard all the time! By taking out enemies with the Green Orb, Rahr can harness the power of recycling to break down enemies into useful scrap to craft power-enhancing trinkets.
Rahr will need all the help he can get as he takes on ferocious bosses, each embodying the environmental devastation they’ve wrought—giant smog-spewing machines, coal-shoveling titans, and acidic sludge-beasts!
IMPACT THE WORLD
Your actions visibly impact the environment. From clearing smog-choked skies to restoring lush greenery, every step brings hope to the Junklands.
Recycle, clean up waste, and rescue wildlife. See the land transform as your efforts heal the Junklands. Liberate trapped critters and rebuild areas ruined by industrial exploitation.
Junklands is more than an adventure—it’s a call to action. Explore a world brimming with creativity and environmental challenges as you fight to save the land from pollution and those who seek to exploit it.
Packed with heart-pounding action, inventive mechanics, and an unforgettable world, Junklands invites you to be the spark of change in a land desperately in need of a hero.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X/Intel i7-6700K
- Memory: 12 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080 / AMD RX Vega 64
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 22 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X/Intel i7-6700K
- Memory: 16 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1080 / AMD RX Vega 64
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 22 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Junklands Progress Update #3
Hello Junkland scavengers, Finally getting around to post about Junklands updates! A lot of the games functionality and systems are on the way and I have been improving/polishing existing ones. Menu is a Wip but will be a handy guide for surviving the Junklands! Added more unlockable moves and special timing attacks for combat. As seen in earlier videos and posts you can time a perfect block against projectiles to reflect them back at enemies. In addition, we now have the ability to parry (perfect block against melee attacks) to stun enemies for those close range encounters. Then a perfectly time dodging will be rewarded with a shield stamina recovery bonus. Reflect projectiles back at enemiesParry close range enemies to stun themPerfect dodge to regain shield stamina.Rahr has more options with timed attacks to even the odds! To add some additional spice to combat, tougher enemies will subject Rahr to Afflictions! Afflictions can be caused from special foe attacks or Direslime puddles left behind by foes. So get that shield handy and make sure you stay agile! Afflictions:Poison - Rahr receives small amount of damage over a small durationShock - Rahr is stunned for a few secondsRott - Rahr takes increased damage from attacks over a small durationCorrode - Shield stamina recovers slower over a small duration. All afflictions are temporary and will disappear in time! What upgrades will Rahr have you say? When unearthing an Recycler, you'll be able to craft trinkets from blueprints you find, then equip trinkets to give Rahr an edge. Trinkets are empowering possessions that have a variety of perks.A looksie at our wip Recycler Menu. Craft trinkets, Equip or swap trinkets and change your shield. Different shields can be found, hidden all throughout Junklands. Each of them will have a cool perk or small ability for your play style. Accessorize your shield for style or for gain! Also added more collectables hidden throughout the world. Rahr will have to find and collect old...Read full article on Community Announcements (Deadleaf Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Junklands is part of TGAGWCAGA 2024!
We’re thrilled to announce that Junklands will be featured in TGAGWCAGA 2024—The Game Awards for Games Who Can't Afford the Game Awards! This one-of-a-kind indie showcase is streaming this Friday, December 13th! TGAGWCAGA highlights incredible indie games that truly deserve more attention while also poking a little fun at the exclusivity of The Game Awards. Subscribe now to TGAGWCAGA’s YouTube channel so you don’t miss out! 📅 TGAGWCAGA 2024 🕔 Friday, December 13th 5:00 PM UTC / 6:00 PM CET / 12:00 PM ET 📺 Watch the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@TGAGWCAGA We’ll also be part of the TGAGWCAGA Steam Event running from December 13th to December 22nd, featuring tons of amazing indie games—including ours! Make sure to join us this Friday, tell your friends and wishlist your favorite titles!Read full article on Community Announcements (Deadleaf Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Junklands Progress Update #2
Howdy! Just dropping in to let you all know game is progressing well! We've been hard at work focusing on the Whitemire area! You'll need to drain the swamp of its diluted water and pump fresh water to forge a path forward. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44796715/154820ff0bafbde545282a4424ca1ad2d30aea9b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44796715/e4ebdea218b44d435a49390a6a2616d7a8fbf031.gif Clean water brings new ways to travel and explore Whitemire {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44796715/a9cf386ffc4e5e9ba21697476bd6c02ee22c309d.gif Battling big sludge bois by chaining some moves. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44796715/abd63798a8c222c9e9ce51747063dada5fbaccca.gif Ahh, get outta my way sludgies! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44796715/a9e83496ca953fa958a3c758b137fe5817a635ad.gif Exploring the depths of a drained swamp. I also joined Remulto on his DEV.LIFE podcast and spoke about the story of how Junklands was formed, the game mechanics and more awesome features planned for the game! Worth a listen to find out more cool things about the game we're excited about! ;) Link below: Remulto's Dev.Life: Episode 49: Josh Sacco - Junklands That's all for now! Thanks for sticking with us! - Josh & Deadleaf Games TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Deadleaf Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Junklands Update & Metroidvania Fusion Event
Hi all! Just wanted to give an update on Junklands! We're in full swing with level design at the moment and got some new traversal mechanics being created. We're currently working on having a Zipline, Corner Hook Swing and Vertical Jolt that will make traversing the world a lot more fun! The worlds take a fair bit of planning to put together as we try to tie the abilities and mechanics to the theme of the area. One of the awesome things about our progression system is one of the ability unlocks changes to the environment in every themed area, something we're very excited about! We will be talking more about these in future updates with some awesome gameplay visuals! For now check out a prototype gameplay trailer here: We're also proud to announce we're part of the Metroidvania Fusion Event! It's happening now from March 4 - 11, 10 am PST. https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/44796715/7b5c2af789655e2a13fbb8ffaa8a5fcd7dfcd27f.png https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/44796715/67a0ce75f799c8c13a06ed6ecb26e6ebecb86c46.png Lots of great games featured, check them all out! I should mention Deadleaf Games is mostly a one man team on this project, so thanks for patience as I'm slowly putting this game together. Feel free to tell me what you think, ideas, critiques of anything so far. I want to make the best game possible and need your help! -Josh Deadleaf GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (Deadleaf Games)
