isRule the Wasteland in Rushcremental
Indie developer Tim Beaudet has announced that Rushcremental will launch on Steam on September 15, 2026. Blending relaxing incremental gameplay with a Mad Max-inspired post-apocalyptic setting, the game invites players to scavenge a fog-covered wasteland, upgrade their abilities, and build the ultimate racecar to conquer rival territories.
Rather than focusing on constant action, Rushcremental aims to deliver a calmer experience. Players explore the wasteland using simple cursor-based controls to uncover valuable scrap, which serves as the main resource for unlocking permanent upgrades across an expansive skill tree. Each improvement makes resource gathering faster, more rewarding, and helps players venture deeper into the dangerous world.
Beyond scavenging, progression also revolves around Rush Wars, where players challenge rival racers to claim new territories. Every level earned grants points that players can invest in races, gradually expanding your influence as you work toward becoming the ruler of the wasteland.
As your reputation grows, you’ll also establish a community camp that automatically gathers scrap over time. This idle collection system provides a steady stream of resources, allowing your growing operation to continue progressing even while you’re away.
Speaking about the project, developer Tim Beaudet said, “I’m proud of what we achieved with Rushcremental, it gives our busy brains a chance to slow down.”
With its relaxing progression, meaningful upgrades, post-apocalyptic racing, and a definitive ending instead of endless grinding, Rushcremental looks set to offer a refreshing take on the incremental genre when it arrives this September.