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porko dev projects · Published by porko dev publishing
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Rust Born is a neo noir top-down shooter about survival, loss of self, and a city devoured by corporations. You are Detective Gabriel, trapped in a twisted dystopian city where every shot could be your last, and every decision changes the world. Atmosphere, plot, survival.
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG · 2027 · More free games
Explore a twisted, corporate-controlled world as Detective Gabriel in Rust Born. Navigate through danger-filled streets and make critical decisions that alter the game’s atmosphere and plot.
About this game

welcome to the new adventure!
Rust Born is a neo-noir top-down shooter about losing yourself, survival, and corporations that devour cities. You play as a detective named Gabriel, who by fate finds himself trapped in a strange, distorted city ruled by faceless corporations. This place is an anti-utopia that breathes steel, glass, and memories of a world that no longer exists. The player will face a linear top-down action game with a heavy atmosphere, a deep story, and survival elements. Every shot could be your last. Every shadow — a trap. Every decision — reshapes the world around you.
unique indie top-down shooter
A unique setting and weapons will not let you get bored, in an alternative universe where science has taken a different direction, corporations rule the world and everything,and you - are trying to survive!
And the constant tension, interesting plot, and surroundings will not let you get bored!

A unique story that you won't hear anywhere else!
In a world where religion never held back progress and the Second World War ended in a Nazi victory, humanity pushed far beyond the limits of possibility — and paid the price.
The year is 1958, according to the New Calendar.
On the ruins of old empires, technological conglomerates have risen — megacorporations that rule the world without mercy or competition. America, GBC, Vereinigt Stelle — global blocs keep populations in poverty, conduct experiments across entire continents, and reduce human life to the level of a commodity.
But the greatest threat isn't corporate greed.
It’s "The Bloom" — a synthetic living plant, originally designed as a bio-implant, which mutated into a sentient parasite. It grows through human flesh and mind, turning people into living sustenance. The infection spreads. Governments remain silent. Corporations are hiding something.
Gabriel is a former detective who lost everything.
Once, he tried to investigate the first Bloom incident. Now, he scrubs floors in a diner. But a chance awakening in a Chinese shipping container filled with cybernetic humans drags him back into a web of events where humanity teeters between survival — and complete absorption by a new form of life.
ENTER A WORLD WHERE:
Bioengineering governs body and mind.
Megacorporations decide who lives — and who blooms.
The Red Gulf is either the last bastion of freedom… or the cradle of an even greater horror.
And your own mind… may no longer be yours.

System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: intel core I5-8350u
- Memory: 5 GB RAM
- Graphics: intel UND graphics 620
Supported Languages
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
Rust Born is heading to the Ukrainian Games Festival!
The Ukrainian Games Festival 2026 kicks off this Monday, August 17 at 8:00 PM Kyiv time, and we’ll be joining the festival! We’d really appreciate it if you could help spread the word!Read full article on Community Announcements (Horyo)AnnouncementsOfficial
Future of Rust born - Big changes
Hello, Rust Born fans!First of all, we'd like to apologize for our long period of silence. Development has never stopped—we've been working behind the scenes, even though we haven't shared many updates lately. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has continued to support us and patiently wait for the game's future.After listening to your feedback and suggestions, we've decided to update the demo before fully continuing development. We want the new demo to better represent our current vision and the direction we're taking with the project. We'll do our best to release it as soon as possible.To move forward, we need to redesign and improve many aspects of the project, both technically and in terms of gameplay. These changes will take some time, but they're necessary to make Rust Born a better experience for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for sticking with us! ❤️Read full article on Community Announcements (Horyo)Patch NotesOfficial
MAJOR Demo Update 1.1.3 & The Future of the Game
Hello, fellow Rust Born fans,We are happy to announce the release of Demo Update 1.1.3, which marks an important milestone in the development of the game.After completing an extensive bug-hunting phase, we identified over 50 issues affecting gameplay, visuals, and stability. We are proud to say that these problems have now been addressed in this update. Thank you to everyone who tested the demo and shared feedback — your support helped us tremendously.fan-art by : lastalker 5What’s New in Demo Update 1.1.3This update includes a wide range of fixes and improvements, including:Main Fixes & ImprovementsEnemy behavior and logic fixesComplete main menu reworkLight baking and lighting stability fixesPixelization issues in multiple locations resolvedNumerous minor location and environment fixesOverall performance and stability improvementsThis update significantly improves the demo experience and brings it closer to the quality level we aim to achieve for the full release.Future of DevelopmentFor the next phase, the game will remain in development for a while longer. We are currently reworking the core game architecture in preparation for the full release. This includes a major refactor and full rework of the game code, which is essential for long-term stability, scalability, and future content.Due to the scope of these changes, development will take time. We estimate this process to last approximately 2–3 months.Support the ProjectIf you would like to support development, donations are greatly appreciated — they help us continue working on the game and improve its quality. We plan to share regular developer logs to keep you informed about progress and upcoming features.Thank you for your patience, support, and belief in the project. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience.— The P.D.P TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (Horyo)Community & EventsOfficial
GLOBAL EVENT - BUG HUNT
GLOBAL EVENT - BUG HUNTRecently, we identified that the early version of Act 0 of Rust Born DEMO contains a substantial number of technical issues. We believe that ignoring these problems is not an option. Instead, we aim to address them transparently and collaboratively, together with our community.Therefore, in cooperation with our partner PORIZ, we are launching a special event — the Rust Born Bug Hunt, focused on identifying and reporting bugs in the demo version of the game.As a representative of PDP, I officially announce the start of this event.Event DetailsAll bug reports submitted since the demo release date are eligible for participation.• Players report bugs encountered in the game • All reports must be submitted via our official Discord server • Each confirmed bug report counts as one entry • The more valid reports submitted, the higher the chance of winningRewardsThe most active participants will have the opportunity to receive:• A physical CD album by PORIZ — "Живе поєднання Божевілля" • A full version key for Rust Born, including Act 1 and all future content • A signed autograph from porko_dev, SEO and representative of PDPDuration and ResultsThe Bug Hunt will last for one week. After the event concludes, winners will be selected based on the total number of valid entries submitted.By participating, you help us improve Rust Born and directly contribute to the future quality of the game.Read full article on Community Announcements (Horyo)Patch NotesOfficial
RustBorn — Pre-Release Update 0.1.1
Dear RustBorn Community,Today (30.03.26), we are releasing Pre-Release Update 0.1.1, focused on stability improvements, bug fixes, and overall polish ahead of the official release.We sincerely apologize for the rough state of the initial demo build. Your feedback has been invaluable, and this update addresses many of the most critical issues.Patch 0.1.1 – Change LogLocation & Level FixesFixed ground tag issues, resolving multiple soft-lock situationsFixed numerous unwalkable areasImproved level collision and navigationGeneral location stability improvementsCutscenesFixed intro cutscene issuesImproved cutscene playback and transitionsTechnical ImprovementsFixed damage registration issuesAdded proper enemy death statesFixed player rotation to correctly follow mouse directionImproved enemy animation systemsFixed enemy collision bugsAdded StageDataContainer dataVarious additional fixes and optimizationsThank you for your continued support. We remain committed to improving RustBorn and delivering the best possible experience.Read full article on Community Announcements (Horyo)






