Dewmind / ASMR games / Rustless
Rustless: a laser rust removal game
Rustless is a free ASMR game you play in your browser. You burn a century of rust off old metal with a laser and see what is underneath.
How to play
- Press Start. That also switches the sound on.
- Drag across the rust with your finger or mouse. The laser follows you and the rust burns away.
- Keep going until the bar is nearly full. At about 97% the object finishes itself, so you never hunt for the last speck.
- Spend the coins you earn on a stronger laser, a wider beam or a longer overdrive.
- Take the next object. The rust gets thicker each time.
The twelve objects
| Job | Object | Metal | Rust thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Coin | Gold | × 1 |
| 2 | Cellar Key | Brass | × 1.3 |
| 3 | 19 mm Spanner | Steel | × 1.7 |
| 4 | Mystery find | Hidden in a lump of corrosion | × 2 |
| 5 | Horseshoe | Iron | × 2.2 |
| 6 | Mill Gear | Steel | × 2.8 |
| 7 | Cleaver | Steel and bronze | × 3.5 |
| 8 | Mystery find | Hidden in a lump of corrosion | × 4 |
| 9 | Vault Padlock | Brass under green patina | × 4.4 |
| 10 | Pocket Watch | Gold | × 5.5 |
| 11 | Mystery find | Hidden in a lump of corrosion | × 6 |
| 12 | Engine Plate | Bronze under green patina | × 7 |
Every object hides an engraving or a pattern that only shows once the rust is gone.
The laser
| Power | Head |
|---|---|
| 20 to 45 W | Pen laser |
| 100 to 220 W | Hand unit |
| 500 W | Workshop gun |
| 1,000 to 2,000 W | Line scanner |
Overdrive charges while you burn rust. Tap it for seven times the power and a wider beam for a few seconds.
Questions about Rustless
Is Rustless free?
Yes. Rustless is free to play. There are no ads and you do not need an account.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Rustless runs in your web browser. Open the page and press Start.
Does Rustless work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in the phone's browser. An app for the App Store and Google Play is coming soon.
Is Rustless an ASMR game?
Yes. It is built around sound and touch: a laser crackle that follows your finger, sparks, falling rust flakes and a bell when an object is restored. It is best with sound on.
How many objects are there?
Twelve. Nine are shown from the start and three are mystery finds, buried in a lump of corrosion until you burn it away.
What are the coins for?
Coins buy laser upgrades: more power, a wider beam and a longer overdrive. Each restored object pays coins, and finishing faster earns more stars and more coins.
Does the game save my progress?
Yes, in your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to us. If you clear your browser data, progress starts again.
Is this how real laser rust removal works?
Loosely. Real laser cleaners fire short pulses of light that turn the rust layer to vapour and leave the metal underneath. Rustless is a stylised version made to feel good, not a simulator.
Who made Rustless?
Dewmind, an independent game studio that makes short, satisfying games for the browser.