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Runt

Runt is a rural gothic visual novel mystery where you follow the story of Runt, the youngest of five brothers, surviving a monstrous post-apocalypse.

10 August 2026

Runt is an adventure developed by Grimtaste Studios, released 10 August 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 6 hrs to finish.

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What Runt is

Runt is an adventure game developed by Grimtaste Studios and released in 2026. It was published by DreadXP. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity.

How it plays

It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are mystery. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 6 hrs.

What it launched against

Runt launched on 10 August 2026, within three weeks of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation and Star Wars Zero Company.

Released around the same time: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars Zero Company.

Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Runt — frequently asked questions

When did Runt come out?
Runt was released on 10 August 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
How long does it take to beat Runt?
The main story of Runt takes around 6 hrs.

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