They’re furry, they’re furious, and they owe a lot of money to a very large, very unimpressed toad.
Independent developer The Kingsdom has officially revealed RATATA — a gleefully chaotic physics?driven co?op adventure for 1–4 players, set in a neon?drenched, retro?infused 1980s criminal underworld populated entirely by animals. It’s heading to PC via Steam — and it’s every bit as loud, ridiculous, and wildly fun as the name suggests.
The Setup — You Owe the Boss
The premise is pure, unfiltered cartoon crime: your ragtag crew of critters has racked up a debt to the Mafia Boss — and she’s a toad. Whatever she says, you do. Her orders are famously vague — “Bring me the thing” — and figuring out which thing, where it is, and how on earth to get it back without smashing it (or each other) is entirely your problem.
Your crew pulls off heists, delivers suspicious packages, and takes on increasingly absurd odd jobs across a stylised 1980s?themed world — all while working to chip away at a debt that never quite seems to vanish as fast as you’d like. Most of the payout goes straight to the Boss; what’s left upgrades your hideout, unlocks new crew members, and buys better vehicles. The debt shrinks slowly — but the Boss isn’t going to rule forever.
How You Play — Physics First, Dignity Last
RATATA is built from the ground up for co?operative chaos. Every mission unfolds in delightfully unruly stages where physics is the real enemy:
- Pick your crew — Each animal has unique size, strength, speed, and abilities. A burly bear might lift a heavy crate with ease but gets stuck in doorways; a nimble fox slips past guards but can’t budge the fridge you’re supposed to deliver. Even driving credentials vary — choose wisely.
- Plan, execute, improvise — Scope the job, load the truck, sneak past guards, avoid traps, and make the drop. Nothing ever goes exactly to plan — items topple, doors jam, vehicles lurch, and yes, squirrel grandmas give chase.
- Work together or fall apart — Grab, lift, pass, and haul as a team. Communication is your best tool; physics is your worst obstacle. Break the cargo, break the truck, or break your friends, and the Boss won’t be happy.
- Grow your operation — Earn scraps, expand your roster, upgrade your ride, and improve your base. Every job brings you one step closer to freedom — or spectacular failure.
It’s part Overcooked, part Gang Beasts, part open?world heist — with a distinct visual flavour straight out of a neon?soaked 1980s crime flick.
The Vibe — Fur, Favour, and Flared Trousers
RATATA leans hard into its retro setting: think pastel signage, synth?wave energy, and animal characters decked out in period?perfect get?ups. The art style is bright, bold, and highly expressive — designed so you can instantly tell who’s carrying what, who’s stuck, and who’s currently being dragged along behind the truck.
It’s a tone that balances tension with comedy: you’re pulling off high?stakes jobs, but you’re also a raccoon in a windbreaker struggling to carry a sofa.
What We Know So Far
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | The Kingsdom |
| Platform | PC — Steam |
| Players | 1–4 (online co?op) |
| Genre | Physics?driven co?op heist adventure |
| Setting | 1980s?themed animal criminal underworld |
| Release Date | To be announced |
| Steam Store Page | Coming soon — add to your Wishlist now |
| Price | To be confirmed |
| Announcement Trailer | Available now via official channels |
Why It’s One to Watch
Co?op physics games live or die by their ability to turn simple tasks into memorable stories — and RATATA looks poised to do exactly that. The 1980s criminal animal angle isn’t just a gimmick; it gives the whole game a distinct personality that should shine through in every interaction.
Whether you’re playing solo with AI companions or herding three friends through a disastrous furniture run, the formula is familiar but fresh: simple controls, chaotic outcomes, endless laughs.
The jobs are wild, the crew is unruly, and the Boss is waiting. RATATA is coming to Steam — and you’d best get your gang together.
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