RATSHAKER™ Joins Xbox Indie Selects August Collection
- Scott Millard
- Aug 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 18
Every game begins with a clever idea and the hard work to bring it to life and Ratshaker was no different. From its earliest prototypes to the chaotic, controller-shaking fun it delivers today, the journey has been fueled by creativity, persistence, and plenty of late nights. It’s easy to say the game deserves support — but what’s surprised us most is how much support it’s received from Xbox.
What really blows us away is the commitment and enthusiasm of the XBOX team. They’ve gone far beyond simply listing Ratshaker in the store. The time, care, and attention they’ve given to ensure the game has the best possible visibility has exceeded all expectations. From guidance during launch, to highlighting the game through their programs, it’s been clear that they want indie titles like Ratshaker to succeed.
And that means something. It would be easy to assume that a platform as large as Xbox would be almost entirely focused on the blockbuster AAA releases that dominate sales charts. Those games, after all, represent huge commercial opportunities. But what we’ve experienced is the opposite — a team that understands that AAA games don’t exist in a vacuum. Many of the skills, ideas, and even people behind the industry’s biggest franchises have their roots in indie development. Supporting indie creators isn’t just good PR — it’s an investment in the long-term health and innovation of the entire games ecosystem.
That’s why recognition like Xbox Indie Selects matters so much. It’s not just a showcase; it’s a signal to players that there are bold, original ideas worth exploring beyond the mainstream. And for developers, it’s encouragement to keep experimenting, pushing boundaries, and building the kind of games that could inspire the next wave of blockbusters.
To the Xbox team — thank you. Your belief in projects like ours doesn’t just help Ratshaker; it helps strengthen the foundation of the games industry itself.
We’re proud to share that Ratshaker has been selected as part of the Xbox Indie Selects: August Collection. Only six games are featured each month, and we’re honored to be among them. It’s a celebration not just of our work, but of indie creativity as a whole.
From the underground to your Xbox: RATSHAKER made the cut. Only six games get in — and we’re one of them.
Let’s finish RAT SUMMER with a RAT in your hand!
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