What Remains of Edith Finch
What Remains of Edith Finch
Game
Game2016
On Rusty Trails
Developer Black Pants Studio
Conformity is everything in this lightning-fast platformer - get ready to shift your friendships each and every second! From the Steam store page
128 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Sep 18, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
112 positive · 16 negative
95% range 81–92%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
233 of 267 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 128 · most liked firstWow! I just completed this game and I'm in awe of what a well-made pure platformer the guys at "Black Pants Studio" have created!! The game is simple and contains a mechanic that has been used before. Our hero (Elvis!) can change between two forms : blue and red. Whilst in each form he is immune to certain environmental hazards of that same color. Depending on the color state he is in will also determine which type of scenery will manifest itself for him to stand on and jump off. I've…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don’t you just hate it when a radioactive goo-ball destroys your house? On Rusty Trails is a fast-paced platformer from Black Pants Studios. In ORT you play as a small red robot called Elvis. After Elvis’ home is destroyed in a strange storm he decides to venture into the city to redeem his house warranty in order to get a new house. You would have thought this would be a fairly straightforward task but a combination of environmental hazards and rising tension between the two different…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked Tiny & Big: Granpa's Leftovers a while back (one of the few games that was very much like a collect-a-ton like SM64, yet had very modern mechanics, and gave you a lot of freedom which made exploring really satisfying!), and they also have a mobile game (about batteries?) that I found pretty cool. So I had my eye on this one and bought it on the winter sale. This game has a their distinct style all over, but especially in the music! It's great! The visuals are good as well, but…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is WOW I LOOOOOOOOVE IT!!! Review is updated to reflect the wonders of this game. what is required to enjoy it: - Fan of platformers (Mario/Limbo) - Controller - Big Screen - Good Speakers/Headphones (mandatory) why buy this game: - Difficult and challanging (as the old Super Mario games) - Level design made to speed run (as Super Mario) - Original, artistic, mind blowing level design and game mechanics (as Limbo) - Great Music - The more you play the more it gets fast,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This wasn't easy to find, but I'm very happy that I stumbled upon it. If you like "purist" platformers where it's all about the game mechanics and few controls, not luck or items, this is a must buy. Controls are top notch, smooth and predictable (I'd recommend a gamepad for the best experience.) Difficulty curve was just right - when you fail it's always clear why, retries are quick and you can continuously feel how your skills are building. Frustration is minimized with frequent checkpoints.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Jeez, this game needs more reviews! I've been following this studio since I played Tiny and Big last year (which I LOVED), and while I'm only on the second set of levels so far, I can tell this is another amazing game from Black Pants Studio. Also, many thanks for GNU/Linux support!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you don't enjoy speed-running, and you don't like tiny sprites you can barely see - you probably won't enjoy this game. If you do, you might.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails takes a compelling art style, animation style and amazing way of telling a story, and creates a pretty cool puzzle platformer for from it...and yet, i'm still not in love. Full review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhjTyw9NH1I Summary: My problem with the game is twofold: First - lengthwise, it lasts right about 3-4 hours total to complete with VERY minimal replay value. The secrets hidden in various levels aren't THAT compelling, but are interesting. The second issue is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An action, platformer, puzzle, physics game, for ubuntu linux. Some interesting levels. Graphics are wonderful. Controller support works quite nicely with rubbles, too. A lot of nice touches. Has a lot of the same qwirky feel as Big and Tiny, but not with the 3-D movement. I quite like it so far, although it can be a bit frantic, at times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great visual, audio, and gameplay. The game mechanics of swapping suits and changing the environment around you, plus magnetic boots makes for some great tricky gameplay. Its a shortish title, but it has replayablitly around steam leader boards on level completion times. Another downside is the difficulty, it could do with an option to increase the difficulties, this may not be challenging enough for seasoned veterans of platforming genre. Please watch my video below for a lot more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →yes, i got this game from the developer... that doesn´t change what i think about it. if that game wouldn´t be good, i would tell you for sure, but...the game is really fun to play. ONE MAJOR HINT THOUGH: when you play it with a controller (recommended), be sure to use A to jump and RB to change the character (you will know what i mean). when you use two different fingers and not your thumb for two buttons, the controls are spot on and very precise! this is a puzzle platformer, that can be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails is generally a good game but unfortunetly there's not alot of content, here's what i like/don't like: Like: -the mechanics work very well -the game introduces new things every world, which keeps it fresh -after getting used to the controls they're really good(it takes some time to adjust to the magnetic thing though) -the artstyle is very nice -the music is mostly good and fits the game(sometimes it sucks... i only experienced this 3 times at most though) Don't like: -some of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyable platformer. The mechanics are working well and the gameplay is optimal. The experience though is short and of little challenge. I suggest you to buy the game on sale if you are into platformers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really terrible, bare bones platformer. I'm really surprised at the positive reviews, there are so many better platformers available on Steam.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →jolly good quirky platformer from the house of black pants
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its utterly strange that I found this game only now Thanks to Tobias Bilgier presentation on GDC Europe Simple but accurate deconstruction of racism concept supported by exceptional design Looking forward to dive into it :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another gem from Black Pants Studio, if you are a fan of demanding platform games this is a must buy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun styled platformer. Tight controls
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Charming and nicely crafted, but unspectacular platformer with some neat ideas slightly devalued by its overly politically correct story told via comic panels to get some german tax money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautifully made game by Black Pants Studio. Control and mechanics in the game are perfect. The level get harder as you are progressing but that's what make it a challenging game. There is an enticing love story in the game that you will find out after you finish the game. I personally LOVE this game. Definitely A+ recommendation.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very pretty game, the sounds and visuals are great. The game concept is also really interesting, but it is not well executed. It is very easy to forget where the character is because the character is really small and there is a lack of contrast between it and the background. The checkpoint system idea is very interesting but it is annoying that checkpoints activate automatically when you step on them, at least when you are trying to complete the stage without using them.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really great platformer. Movement feels as fluid as Super Meat Boy and the core mechanic of switching suits is used fantastically well and serve to drive both the story and the oddly poignant social commentary. Enviornments are nice and the game offers a comfortable, but never impossible challenge near the end. The artstlye is fun and the fluidty of the game and its main mechanic make speedrunning and competing on leaderboards a blast. There's also a great collectible challenge with secret…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is... very meh. Very average. There's a lot of good points and a lot of bad points. Good stuff: The visual style is pretty nice and the game's general pacing is pretty solid, there are few instances of having to stop moving and wait for stuff, though they are present. There's also a decent number of neat gimmicks, especially in the last world, and the main mechanics are solid on the whole. Bad stuff: A lot of weird, clunky level design and weird level design choices that just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Platforming + Ikaruga = On Rusty Trails
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very tight, well-designed, well-concieved, polished platformer firmly in the vein of N and Super Meat Boy and Dustforce and all that good stuff. There's just enough new mechanics here to set it apart - the polarity-swapping thing lends itself to some very cool platforming setups late in the game, and lends itself to a very nice jump-swap-jump-swap rhythm. Controls are tight and fluid in that special way that just feels good. The excellent sound design and art all hits this very Meatboy-ish…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Take the shmup game, Ikaruga and turn it into a 2d platformer. On Rusty Trails was the only Black Pants Studio game I still haven't played (well, since then they have also released About Love, Hate and the Other Ones 2 but let's ignore that for now) but boy I'm glad I did it. The story is about a red triangle guy, trying to get insurance for his recently destroyed home. Pretty much that's it but trought the game, some serious topics are brought up like race wars, pollution and losing a loved…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Meh. Honestly, I just really wasn't a fan. I can easily see the promise of it though, but I really just found it boring. I'd give it a 5/10.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails is a great platformer that uses multiple mechanics. The story revolves around Elvis, who just had their house destroyed by a meteor. Elvis remembered they had insurance that granted a new house for free and set off. The idea, concept, and reason to traverse the area is great. I found On Rusty Trails through a discount from crafting badges. If you like platformers, you will like On Rusty Trails.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun puzzle platformer with a simple, but affecting, story. You will care about walking pyramids and rain yetis.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From the studio that created platforming titles with puzzle elements such as: Tiny and Big: Grandpa's leftovers, About Love, Hate and the other ones and Blown Away (mobile) comes a new platform title, this time aimed at precision, skill and eye to hand coordination. On Rusty Trails is one of the latest (by the time I write this review) addition to the precision platformer genre! And it manages to make an impact with the mechanics and visuals it offers! As far as the story goes, you are Elvis,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails is a well presented game that I found myself getting tired of rather quickly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr9qLgesjlQ
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails ------------------------------------------------------------------- On Rusty Trails Is a Running / Platforming type game, with intresting Mechanics where you can climb the walls by sticking to them allowing you to go upside down many times. The art is interesting, it at times looks cool, with the futuristicness and darker colors, but a lot of times just seems blurry, however on the contrary I absolutely love the art style when the bubbles come up to show whats going on in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's really nice action/puzzle platformer with switching two colours mechanics. After finishing the game in beta phase, now, after release I don't have enough, I'm on the way to collect everyting, finish every level without daying or using any chepoints and reveal all secrets. Recommend to all platform games and black pants fans. Enough!, lets beat one more level :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Black Pants Studio’s second major title is a triumph, and a worthy addition to the canon of twitchy 2D platformers. It’s simple, but the plot is a cleverly executed way of presenting a moral with a great deal of relevance in the real world, and the actual gameplay puts a clever spin on enough established ideas to stand out. If you’re like me and have had it on your radar for a while now, you won’t be disappointed, and if you haven’t heard of it but love a great 2D platformer with a side of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A difficult but still great platformer with an average game length between 8 to 10 hours. On my channel I made videos for the first two worlds, so check them out if you are interested in some gameplay footage: https://youtu.be/pquz0V739i0
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another great game from "Black Pants Studio", though a different genre, they still managed to ace it to top quality. Great puzzles, nice and challenging platformer and as usual, wacky story to place everything in place. Great job!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun, entertaining and enjoyable game that will keep you busy for hours!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An intriguing story line. Full of fun gameplay to compliment the story line as well as beautiful artwork.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I thought I wasn't that much into platformers, but tried this out in a gaming convention and got hooked up. Really liked the art style and loved searching for those 'hidden' rooms. Worked my ass off to collect all trophies and pass each level flawlessly and actually really enjoyed doing so. I definitely recommend trying it out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At 6am, I woke up wishing I wasn't too sleepy to finish this previous night. Fortunately, I spent only one hour before I completed it so I could rest again. On Rusty Trails is one of maybe 4 games that I've done this with, being that I value my sleep quite a bit. Although there have been plenty of titles that I absolutely adore and look forward to playing, this one really hooked me in, especially with its perfectly short length. The number one reason that I love this game is its idiosyncratic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyed this platformer. The switching machanic very fun, making the switching a key part of the story is brilliant
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. I don't know why people are saying it's easy in some of the reviews, becuase it takes me like a bazillion tries for some levels. Or maybe I suck. Who knows.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sucha a wonderful game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it loads fast doesnt take many system resources and you can play while watching or listening to something else. It's got everything a work-at-home professional could want!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, I like this type of game, and yes, it gets close to Super Meat Boy, just way shorter and few really hard sequences (which is fine with me!). 3-4 hours is only okay if you get it on sale at maybe 5.99, I guess. Responsive control, increasing difficulty, and you may or may not use a number of fair save points. The cute story, as well as some hidden rooms, provide proper motivation. However, (missed) achievements and even the well included leader board did not motivate me to play again.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm going to give a great review to a game I got a refund on. I just can't deal with the stress of any more Super Meat Boy-style quick-reaction platformers, and didn't realise it was in that vein when I bought it. BUT, if you're in market for more of that type of punishment, this is brilliant! Loads of character, a great world and overriding (but unintrusive) narrative, in which the color-switching mechanic reveals a racist and prejudiced society. Gameplay is very fluid and fair, controls are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just played the first levels and got the suit that protects me from thw rain and curently playing the game on my channel and i'll let my subscribers want to buy it u deserve more .. .. i'll get back when i finish playing the whole game .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super Meat Boy with an extra twist. Really sweating through this one. Hope they'll make it run on my Macbook Pro with Retina display, too, so I can take it on the road with me...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm a big fan of hard platformers and this one ranks amongst the top. It's clear that a lot of time and effort went into this game. The graphics, audio, level design and game mechanics seem to be carefully thoughtout and the end result is a gem of an indie game. Here's my let's play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoICGMt5tGE
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No way to turn off controller vibration.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rust hides old dreams still Every step restores the way Hope outlasts the dust
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails is a very "Black Pants Studio feeling" game. The experience, both visuals and sound are really pretty and very enjoyable. It is arguably the best part of the game. Which isn't to say the gameplay is bad. The platforming is very fun and has enough mechanics to stay intersting throughout. Similarly to their mobile game "Blown Away" (which sadly you can not even buy the full game of anymore) it is a lot about timing. The enviroment shifts when you, the player activate either of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →LICKING THE FLOOR IS MORE FUN THEN PLAYING THIS DEAD GAME
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →On Rusty Trails is a 2D platformer by Black Pants Studio, who are mostly known for the 2012 physics platformer Tiny & Big. The gameplay of On Rusty Trails consists of straightforward linear platforming with a slight twist. During the game you acquire the ability to disguise your character from a red robot to a blue monster, which dictates the platforms you can stand on. It's a simple idea but there's enough variety in stage design to keep it interesting. As you progress through the 100+ stages…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →★★★★★ – PLAYSTYLE ★★★☆☆ – ART ★★★☆☆ – MUSIC/SOUNDS ★★★★☆ – DOABLE ACHIEVEMENTS A really nice platformer game with an interesting story. You have two forms and have to constantly switch those forms when jumping from platform to platform. The achievements are doable, however it can be a bit hard to collect all tokens and finish the level without unlocking save points.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredible OST, great platforming, and wonderfully expressive environmental/wordless storytelling. Release the OST for us to buy!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unreal game that has original ideas and has a nice, simplistic design. Can get tricky at times. A must have for platform game lovers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →well an amazing game tbh, frustrating as hell in some levels, if you want to go 100% achievement be prepared other than that it's quite fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great controls, great look, great music. Everything's great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The level get harder as you are progressing but that's what make it a challenging game.The controls weren’t always great and the visuals have a few irritating quirks. But apart from that it’s still a solid game that I would recommend to fans of the genre and non-fans alike.
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