Indie studio Chaos Theory Games is excited to announce Rusthaven, a cosy adventure management game about building a solarpunk skyship, meaningful relationships, and a better tomorrow.
In Rusthaven, players take on the role of Captain-model robot Scoot. Scoot has woken up aboard the ragtag Rescue Crew’s ship to find their best friend, Bipp, beyond repair. At the request of their new crewmates, players will take the helm of the skyship. From there, you explore a verdant post-apocalyptic world in search of lost bots and old tech. Rusthaven is a game about second chances, giving hope to allies and the world they inhabit.
While scavenging resources to upgrade their skyship in a ruined, yet beautiful world, players will find broken-down robots that can be repaired, rebooted, and welcomed aboard as new crewmates. As the player helps these befriended bots to recover their lost memories and rediscover their passions, they’ll unlock new abilities, interactions, and ship upgrades. As this found family grows, their airborne quarters will transform from a simple scavenging vehicle into a warm, lived-in space that everyone on board can call home.
Following their 2024 strategy game Crab God, which supported ocean conservation efforts through player progress, Rusthaven continues Chaos Theory Games’ mission. Their goal is to create video games that envision a better future.
“Our vision has always been to give players great games that inspire hope and leave the world a better place than we found it. In 2026, now more than ever, we think it’s important to make games that imagine a better future.” – Nico King, Creative Director at Chaos Theory Games.
Rusthaven Key Features
- A cosy skyship base that grows with your rescued crew.
- Robot companions with hobbies, personal arcs, and dreams.
- Chill exploration of a hopeful post-collapse world.
- Tactile salvage and crafting of retro human tech.
- Deep customisation of rooms, ship systems, and decorations.
- A focus on community, care, and belonging.
A ragtag robot crew, a flying home, and a planet worth saving. Rusthaven is coming to PC in 2027 and is available to wishlist on Steam now.
