Rust and Grit
RUST AND GRIT
The world is dead, but the fighting is not over. Pilot an old crab-tank, and show those rustbucket who is the best. 100 years of war didn't go well for anyone. The cities are in ruin, the tools of war are destroyed or eaten by the acid rain. But the fighting never ends, as people continue to find and salvage old crab-tanks.
Rust and Grit is a crab-tank battle simulator with highly immersive controls. Coordinate skill and tactics to eliminate all enemies. Make every shot count!
Update
Re-uploaded with slight changes to configuration based on some feedback (just tweaked 2 parameters, no bug fixes or added features), still the original jam version is available as a download from itch.io
— HOW TO PLAY —
*This is an action game with tactile UI. You only need mouse to play it.*
Movement:
Drive - Set amount of drive speed either to front or back.
Switch - Switch between Forward-Rear and Left-Right drive.
Orientetion - Turn the tank move direction.
Full stop - Stops the tank.
Aiming:
Elevation - Set gun elevation degrees.
Orientetion - Rotate the turret.
Fire Control - Lift cover to fire an AP shell.
x1 x5 x10 - Zoom lenses
Reloading:
1 - Click the lock to open the chamber.
2 - Drag new round to chamber.
3 - Click the cover to finish the process.
4 - GET THEM!
Electric :
Switches - Controls the funciontality of an entire system, all 4 switches must be turned on for the system to work properly.
Capacitor - Shows the amount of energy left in Batteries.
Crank handle - Spin to recharge the Batteries.
Comments13
kuzey20 Oct 2026, 17:39
Oh, cool! This looks interesting! The only thing is, I can’t see what’s in front of me because of the panels :D Maybe that’s intentional since you’re in a tank!
ya7on20 Oct 2026, 17:48
The controls didn't feel very responsive. I wish I didn't have to turn the wheel so much to walk or aim. Also, it would be great to be able to rotate the camera. I really liked the mechanics and the gameplay and the game overall, but I found myself struggling with controls quite a bit
duudel20 Oct 2026, 18:46
Alright, this could be fun! If only I could get a hit before I get wrecked ':D
I liked the mechanics, but the current implementation is a bit too difficult for me. Turning the wheels gets annoying, as it is too slow and the accuracy of the action needs to be spot on or it starts to rotate the wrong way around. I was mostly running to the walls, not able to see the enemy.
The cannon aiming sights gives some idea how I should aim, but it seemed to be always off. In the end, when I got to shooting, the enemy was already hitting me and there seemed to be no way to defend myself, or avoid getting hit.
Anyway, good ideas here! I had fun trying to assume the position of the driver and cannon operator of the spider-legged tank :)
I liked the mechanics, but the current implementation is a bit too difficult for me. Turning the wheels gets annoying, as it is too slow and the accuracy of the action needs to be spot on or it starts to rotate the wrong way around. I was mostly running to the walls, not able to see the enemy.
The cannon aiming sights gives some idea how I should aim, but it seemed to be always off. In the end, when I got to shooting, the enemy was already hitting me and there seemed to be no way to defend myself, or avoid getting hit.
Anyway, good ideas here! I had fun trying to assume the position of the driver and cannon operator of the spider-legged tank :)
KediKat20 Oct 2026, 19:13
So cool! Very QWOP, I love how the game captures the chaos and stress of using such a tank :)
ToSMaster20 Oct 2026, 19:57
I love the idea of this game! Micromanaging a heavy device that moves on its own and franticly clicking through the menus! But I kinda agree, rotating these wheels really takes a lot of effort and makes movement a bit too restricted for my taste. :(
Eugenik21 Oct 2026, 02:11
The setting of a world consumed by war and acid rain is truly atmospheric. The concept of salvaging old crab-tanks to fight this never-ending battle gives the simulation a fantastic, gritty feel.
Ethernal Tech21 Oct 2026, 12:01
Wow, absolutely incredible! Such an innovative concept! The whole experience was challenging, but I loved it. The movement mechanics are genius, and having to line up your shots while manually reloading the missiles makes the gameplay so unique and engaging.
An absolutely IMPRESSIVE project! Congratulations on creating something so original. Amazing work!
An absolutely IMPRESSIVE project! Congratulations on creating something so original. Amazing work!
Fi7Games21 Oct 2026, 12:24
The game is cool! The controls are really interesting, but I’m not sure why there’s a third-person camera—it behaves in a rather strange way, and I couldn’t figure out how to rotate it. Honestly, it might even be more interesting if it were strictly first-person
JuanRod70721 Oct 2026, 15:20
@tosmaster @ya7on @duudel thanks for your feedback! Just uploaded a version with adjusted turning speeds for the body and turret as well as anchoring the camera to the turret, not the body.
Original version is still available and labeled as such to respect the LD rules
@fi7games first person was discussed but third person perspective helps to showcase the fantasy of a walking tank instead of a regular tank.
Original version is still available and labeled as such to respect the LD rules
@fi7games first person was discussed but third person perspective helps to showcase the fantasy of a walking tank instead of a regular tank.
ya7on21 Oct 2026, 16:42
@juanrod707 Wow! Thanks. With new controls i could finish the game. Not only first enemy
Div0021 Oct 2026, 16:46
Piloting a rusty crab tank through levers, switches and reload locks is a fun and original take, and the QWOP-like chaos sounds great. Turning the wheels seems a bit too fiddly, but I love the tactile UI idea!
JonasOlsson21 Oct 2026, 16:51
Cool game!!! It is pretty hard but what can I expect when operating such a machine? Got one kill before I died at least:) Would be pretty cool as a co op game with one person handling the steering and the other the aim and taking turns fixing the other panels depending on who has the time. Great job!
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