Rustler (video game)

Rustler
Developer	Jutsu Games
Publisher	Modus Games
Engine	Unity
Platforms	PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X/S
Release	WW: August 31, 2021
Genre	Action-adventure
Mode	Single-player

Rustler is an action-adventure video game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Modus Games.

Gameplay

Players play as "The Guy" a peasant in a "historically inaccurate medieval setting" where the player can partake in missions or opt to roam the world and partake in activities such as stealing a horse, engage in cage matches, or cart drifting. ^[1] Also, players have access to various medieval weapons such as crossbows, spears, swords and flails. ^[2]

Development

Developer Jutsu Games is based in Poland. ^[3] Rustler first entered early access on February 18, 2021. ^[2] It was fully released on Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on August 31, 2021. ^{[4] [5]}

Reception

Rustler received mixed reviews on Metacritic across all platforms. ^[6] Nintendo Life praised the medieval setting but criticized what they felt were shoddy controls. ^[7] Push Square called it a "fun adaptation of old-school GTA" but said it "tries a little too hard at times". ^[8]

References

1. Chalk, Andy (2021-07-21). "Rustler is basically old-school Grand Theft Auto set in a 'historically inaccurate' medieval world". PC Gamer . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
2. Dauphin Jr, Frankie P. (2021-03-19). "New Game Rustler is Like Original Grand Theft Auto Games in Middle Age Setting". GameRant . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
3. Adamus, Agnes (2020-04-09). "Demo of Rustler - "Medieval GTA" From Poland Has Appeared". Gamepressure . Retrieved 2025-06-16.
4. Dauphin Jr, Frankie P. (2021-07-06). "Rustler's "medieval GTA 2" formula could have been a real dark horse". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
5. Ellwood, Greg (2021-05-19). "'Rustler' coming to PC and console in August". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2026-01-24.
6. • "Rustler (PC)". Metacritic . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
   • "Rustler (PS4)". Metacritic . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
   • "Rustler (PS5)". Metacritic . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
   • "Rustler (NS)". Metacritic . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
   • "Rustler (XB1)". Metacritic . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
   • "Rustler (XBX/S)". Metacritic . Retrieved 2025-05-20.
7. O'Reilly, PJ (2021-07-31). "Rustler Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
8. Barker, Sammy (2021-07-31). "Mini Review: Rustler (PS5) - Silly Medieval Sandbox Houses Enjoyable Old-School GTA Clone". Push Square . Retrieved 2025-05-20.