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Wasteland Games · Published by Wasteland Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: This game contains 8-bit pixel art representations of blood and gore.
5 user reviews — 100% positive (5 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Rusty Flesh is a sci-fi horror puzzle platformer for the Game Boy Color where you switch gravity instead of jumping. Explore the different areas of a derelict spaceship putting together all the pieces of its lovecraftian mistery, and enjoy its retro-futuristic aesthetics.
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Navigate the eerie corridors of Rusty Flesh, where you switch gravity to solve puzzles and uncover horrors on a lovecraftian spaceship. Experience retro-futuristic aesthetics and adventure through different areas with each twist of the game's unique mechanics.
About this game
Rusty Flesh is a sci-fi horror puzzle platformer for the Game Boy Color where you switch gravity instead of jumping (guess you could call it a VVVVVV-like!). Explore the different areas of a derelict spaceship putting together all the pieces of its lovecraftian mistery, and enjoy its retro-futuristic aesthetics.
In the near future, Earth has become a wasteland, unfit for any kind of life. Nations fell, and big tech corporations seized power. They had been getting ready for this. They built massive spaceships where a few chosen ones would travel for hundreds of years, looking for a new home. The Grampus was one of those ships... but something went wrong.
Game Boy controls and their PC mappings
D-pad (GB): arrow keys / WASD (PC)
A (GB): Z / J (PC)
B (GB): X / K (PC)
Start (GB): Enter / Space (PC)
Select (GB): Shift (PC)
Features
Explore a derelict spaceship: Something's wrong in this spaceship, and it's up to you to discover what happened. Explore the ship and find clues in a non-linear narrative.
Solve gravity-based puzzles: Combine your gravity switch with other mechanics to progress through Rusty Flesh's series of puzzles.
Fight undead abominations: The former crew members have been turned into undead monsters, and they are after you.
8-bit retro gaming fun: Get back to the glorious days of 8-bit handheld gaming!
Rusty Flesh actually runs on a Game Boy Color, with all its limitations.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Honestly, this runs even on a toaster
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: One of those fancy, slightly more powerful toasters
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
You can now wishlist my next game!
Hi!It's been a while since the last time... But you may be interested in checking out the demo of Ranger of Ancuria, the zeldalike I've been working on!You can wishlist it here, and play the demo on itch.io.Thank you!Read full article on Community Announcements (jorgemakesgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Physical Edition Pre-Sale
Hey!I won't take much of your time, I just wanted to inform you that I've partnered with Homebrew Factory to launch a physical edition of Rusty Flesh!Yes, you've read correctly, a physical Game Boy Color cart... but it will only be possible with your help! The pre-sale is live now, and we need at least 20 units sold to start production.If you have a Game Boy Color (or any hardware that supports their cartridges), you can now play Rusty Flesh the way it should be play and help this 90s kid (aka middle aged man) achieve a childhood dream!If you're interested or know anybody that might be interested, the pre-sale campaign is live here.Thank you!Read full article on Community Announcements (jorgemakesgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Quick Patch
Hey! It was about time the worst bugs got fixed, right?Player no longer disappears when entering a certain secret area.Fixed a rare case where the final bossed stopped attacking. Note: This fix is tentative, as there was no reliable way to replicate the bug.Have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (jorgemakesgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Reflection and Future Plans
Hi! It's been a month since Rusty Flesh launched, so it's probably time to reflect on it a little bit and update you all on the future of this game. But first, a huge THANK YOU to all of you who have played or shared Rusty Flesh, or been part of this journey in any other way! Even for such an under-the-radar project as this one, it's been amazing having a bunch of people supporting me along the way.Let's talk about sales. To be honest, they haven't been too good. However, I knew this would happen, it was a very niche project, and my first commercial game as well, so being realistic, they have been within my expectations, even slightly better than expected for the first month. I don't think I'll see many more sales in a while, until the game takes part in some discount.So, I'm actually satisfied. I have managed to commit to a long-term project that took me about 2 years in my spare time and to ship a game! And of course, I have learnt a lot about game development (first lesson: all I have learnt is but a fraction of all I still need to learn). Looking back, there are definitely some things I'd have done differently, but then I would have trapped myself in a neverending loop of improving old stuff and I'd have never finished the game!Now, about the future, I'm working through a list of bugs that were found after launch, and will release an update soon. Unfortunately, I've had tons of work this month, so things are moving slowly.I am also exploring the possibility of launching a physical edition for the Game Boy Color. This is still in a very early stage and I can't promise anything though, but I just wanted to mention it here anyway. I'll do my best to make it happen!That's all for now! I'll be back soon with news.Thank you!Read full article on Community Announcements (jorgemakesgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Rusty Flesh is OUT NOW!
Well, I guess the title of this post says it all, right?Rusty Flesh is finally out!I'll probably write a longer post soon, but right now that's it! I'm excited, scared, proud... This is a cocktail of emotions.So, thank you for you support, take a look at the launch trailer and enjoy the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (jorgemakesgames)
