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Zlobster · Published by Zlobster
Content notice: The game includes scenes of stylized blood and violence, murder, the use of cold weapons and firearms, and tobacco smoking. All visuals are depicted in an anime-inspired art style. The game does not contain sexual content, non-consensual acts, drug use, or self-harm.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
White Rats is a visual novel about survival, memory, and betrayal inside an abandoned science facility. Make your choice, uncover the truth — or become part of the experiment.
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access, Casual · More free games
Navigate the eerie corridors of an abandoned science facility as you make choices that could define your fate or become part of the experiment. White Rats blends adventure and RPG elements for a unique indie experience.
About this game
White Rats is a visual thriller about survival, memory, and betrayal deep inside an abandoned research facility.
Story:
Wake up surrounded by strangers. Time is running out. The system is collapsing. Who are you? Who can you trust? Every decision affects the story, and the characters are far more complex than they first appear.
A young man wakes up in a mysterious underground dungeon. He remembers nothing — not even his name. Next to him lies a girl with a gun. She mistakes him for a kidnapper. In the end, they join forces to find a way out.
Inspired by "Cube," "Zero Escape," and retrofuturistic aesthetics, White Rats combines cinematic storytelling, a dark atmosphere, and gripping narrative. Are you ready to uncover the truth — or will you become just another part of the experiment?
Gameplay features:
In White Rats, you will play as multiple protagonists.
In Episode One, they are Rid and Anna — two young people who woke up together in a mysterious underground bunker.
To survive, you’ll need to:
1. Explore the dungeon to find an exit.
2. Discover and combine useful items.
3. Fight! – The game features a QTE combat system.
4. Solve puzzles.
Episode 1 – Awakening:
In the first episode, Awakening, you’ll meet only a small part of the UF-44 station's inhabitants. Estimated playtime is 1–3 hours.
Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the official VK community!
If you find any bugs — report them to Zlobster right away!
Enjoy the game!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes:
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Version 0.3.2 Out now!
0.3.2 Demo Episode 1 Update!ːsteamthisː New Features:Ratmaster Added — Meet Ratmaster, the game’s mascot! He explains the rules and guides you through the game.Ratmaster is not a story character — he’s just the game’s host, giving players small hints.+ Sound Design Beta Update! The game now has many new UI sounds that make it feel more lively!+ Hero Thoughts Added Now characters’ thoughts are marked with the word "Thinking" to make them easier to understand.+ Puzzle Skipping Option! You can now skip any puzzle, but it will cost you 10 Memory Points each time. Memory Points are important for unlocking the true ending in the upcoming Episode 4.Other Changes and Fixes:Text mistakes corrected.Fixed auto-text skipping at the beginning.Interface optimization.Various minor bug fixes.Fixed QTE battle descriptions.QTE battle balance improved (now they’re slightly easier).Read full article on Community Announcements (Zlobster)Patch NotesOfficial
Big Update! The demo version has been updated to v0.3!
Big Update! The demo version has been updated to v0.3! Changelog:Fixes:Various bugs fixedText errors correctedEnglish localization improvedChinese localization improvedVisual bugs fixedTechnical issues resolvedExit screen optimized — now works smoothlyFixed a bug where the "Diplomacy" achievement was granted even if the protagonist got into a fightNew Features:New sound and animation feedback for interactive messages! You'll definitely feel the click now!Upgraded inventory screen! Now there are separate tabs for different item types — auditor cards and other items are sorted into their own categoriesAll character cards are now shown in the inventoryThe inventory can now also be accessed from the bottom game menuAdded a button-link to the Steam game page!A huge thanks to all the players who sent bug reports, suggestions, and feedback! Stay tuned! Best wishes, ZlobsterRead full article on Community Announcements (Zlobster)Patch NotesOfficial
Minor Bug Fixes 0.292
Small bug fix updateRead full article on Community Announcements (Zlobster)Patch NotesOfficial
Version 0.29 out now!
🎉 Episode 1: Awakening — Free Demo Now Available on Steam! This is the official changelog for version 0.29:🛠️ Changes and Improvements:Slight visual improvements to some character sprites.Various system and graphical bugs have been fixed.Several old sprites have been replaced with updated versions.Disabled scrolling during flashback scenes to prevent visual glitches.Removed quick save/load options, as they could cause bugs or crash the game. Only regular save/load is now available.Added Russian and Chinese localization for certain in-game images and labels that were previously only in English.Fixed some image-text typos in both Russian and English.The entire script of Episode 1 has been fully proofread and polished.Steam achievements are now available!A special "Platinum" achievement has been added for completing the demo.The QTE battle has been made slightly more challenging.Added rollback restrictions in certain scenes to prevent breaking the gameplay flow.Experimental video cutscenes have been added.🧪 What's next? I'm still actively working on improving Episode 1!I plan to replace all remaining stock music with original tracks.I'm also considering full Russian voice acting for the game.Potential future localizations may include German and Portuguese, but nothing is confirmed yet.Thank you for playing White Rats! Your support and feedback help shape the future of the project 🐀Read full article on Community Announcements (Zlobster)
