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Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising

Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising is out now on PC, released on July 22, 2026.

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Release dateJuly 22, 2026
PlatformsPC
GenreAction, Casual, Indie
DeveloperDaniel Schauffer
PublisherDaniel Schauffer
LanguagesEnglish

About Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising

The release date for Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising is July 22, 2026, on PC. This retro 2D belt-scroller reimagines the post-apocalypse through the lens of sentient, vengeful kitchen appliances fighting back against the ruins left by humanity. Rather than generic brawlers, you control specialized machines like a speed-focused toaster or a vacuum that uses suction to pull enemies into projectile range.

The game leans heavily into the Saturday-morning cartoon aesthetic, supporting couch co-op for up to four players. Each appliance operates on distinct mechanical hooks, such as a kettle that builds a heat meter to unleash steam-bursts or a heavy fridge for crowd control. It is a specific take on the genre that prioritizes character-driven combat mechanics over simple button mashing. This is an easy choice for groups looking for a fresh cooperative brawler with a weird sense of humor.

Grab a friend and prepare to wishlist this for the July launch.

Features

Single-playerCustom Volume ControlsFamily Sharing

System requirements

Minimum

OS *
Windows 7 SP1 or later (64-bit)
Processor
Dual-core 2.0 GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Graphics
Any integrated GPU with OpenGL 3.3 support (Intel HD 4000 or equivalent)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
200 MB available space
Sound Card
DirectX 11 compatible
Additional Notes
Keyboard required. Pixel-art belt-scrolling beat-em-up running at 1280x720 via the Godot 4 Compatibility renderer.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3-3220 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (or any dual-core 2.5 GHz+)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
GTX 750 / Radeon HD 7700 OR any Intel HD 4600+ integrated GPU with 1 GB shared memory
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
200 MB available space
Sound Card
DirectX 11 compatible
Additional Notes
Xbox, PlayStation or generic gamepad supported. Verified for Steam Deck handheld play.

Frequently asked questions

When did Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising come out?

Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising released on July 22, 2026 for PC.

Is Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising out yet?

Yes. Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising is available now, having released on July 22, 2026.

What platforms is Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising on?

Rust Lords: Appliance Uprising is available on PC.

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