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Bad Rats
Bad RatsSolve physics puzzles as rats take revenge on cats
Crazy Machines
Crazy MachinesWacky physics puzzles that let you crank, gear, and catapult your way to creative solutions.
Overview
Description

Bad Rats is a physics‑based puzzle game where you command mischievous rats to eliminate captive cats in over‑the‑top, comedic ways. Each level challenges you to devise creative solutions using objects, physics, and your trained rats to achieve the most spectacular cat demise. The single‑player experience rewards faster completions and higher scores, encouraging experimentation and replayability for fans of quirky indie humor and clever problem‑solving.

Crazy Machines challenges players to build outlandish contraptions using pulleys, gears, levers, catapults, and more. Each level presents a quirky goal—like grilling a sausage or firing a cannon with a basketball—and rewards inventive engineering. The game blends humor with brain‑teasing mechanics, offering hundreds of puzzles that spark imagination while teaching basic physics concepts. Available on PC, iOS, and Mac, it’s a single‑player sandbox for anyone who loves tinkering.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Games
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Puzzle lovers who enjoy dark humor
Puzzle lovers and creative thinkers
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99−50%
$19.99
release date
2009-07-20
2005-10-01
Specifications
developer
Invent4 Entertainment
FAKT Software
publisher
Strategy First
Novitas Publishing, Pepper Games, Viva Media, DTP Entertainment
age rating
CLASS_IND 16+433%
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
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53/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Highly replayable with multiple solutions per level
  • Humorous and distinctive art style
  • Engaging physics engine encourages creativity
  • Single‑player focus provides a self‑contained experience
  • Huge variety of quirky puzzle scenarios
  • Intuitive drag‑and‑drop building interface
  • Realistic physics that make solutions feel satisfying
  • Cross‑platform availability on PC, iOS, and Mac
Cons
  • Limited content after initial levels
  • Physics can be unpredictable, leading to frustration
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
  • Some puzzles can feel overly trial‑and‑error
  • Limited replay value after completing all levels
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