Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Conformity is everything in this lightning-fast platformer - get ready to shift your friendships each and every second!
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at GOG
Waiting could save up to $1.84, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.15 (December 2022)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOG | $2.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $13.49 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $14.69 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
On Rusty Trails is a quick-reflex platformer built around a single idea: the world only tolerates things that look like it. Your character can switch form on the fly, and matching the right shape at the right moment decides whether a part of the level treats you as a friend or as a threat. Getting through a stage means changing your look constantly while running and jumping.
It is a single-player game from the small studio Black Pants, with short, demanding levels that reward practice and quick decisions. It suits platformer fans who enjoy trial and error, tight timing and a puzzle twist layered on top of the running and jumping.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Black Pants Studio |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Black Pants Studio |
| Released | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Metacritic | 77 / 100 |
| Languages | 4: English, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or newer, 32 or 64 bit | - |
| Processor | CPU with SSE2 support required (Core 2 Duo, Athlon X2 or newer). | Quad core processor, Intel Core i5, AMD Athlon X4 or better |
| Memory | 2048 MB RAM | 4096 MB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.1 or higher required (Intel HD series, NVIDIA GeForce 8000 series, AMD Radeon HD series or newer) | NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon with 1024MB VRAM recommended. |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Controller
On Rusty Trails plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerSpeakers
Relaxed games like On Rusty Trails sound great on desk speakers. The Pebble V3 is tiny and cheap; the Edifier G2000 fills the room.
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Upgrade pickEdifier G2000 Gaming SpeakersMonitor for the best visuals
Show off On Rusty Trails on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorSteam Deck storage
On Rusty Trails runs on Steam Deck. A fast microSD card adds room for it and the rest of your library.
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Upgrade pickSanDisk 512GB microSD for Nintendo SwitchPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.15 in December 2022.
The best current price we found is $2.99 at GOG, against a usual price of $14.99.
Wait. Wait. $2.99 is 160% above its lowest price on record ($1.15). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
