Build bases, manage resources, scout, strategize, tech-up, produce and control hordes of arena-bots. Neon, Marble, and Rust are the 3 factions, each has a unique economy and roster. Play online or choose from a variety of single-player modes. Classic-style RTS before a stadium crowd.
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Neon Marble Rust features some significant deviations from standard and time-tested RTS design. Thanks to player feedback over the last couple years, I have been able to figure out what works and what doesn't. There have been many overhauls and reworks of the game's systems and units.

Development will continue throughout and after Early Access.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Release Schedule (as of June 2025)
-- July 2025 : Patch 0.2.3a: Super Ace release
-- September 2025 : Patch 0.2.4a: Final patch of the Beta
-- October 2025 : Patch 0.9.0a: Next Fest
-- November 2025 : Patch 1.0.0a: Release”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“There are a couple of features not-yet-implemented including Custom Maps and Steam-Cloud Replays. There will also be a purchasable DLC for sale, Super Ace, and that will be made available during Early Access.

Note, there will be no changes on release day, which is planned for November.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We are coming to the end of Early Access, and most of the game will release in its current state. Remaining development includes: lots of polishing / bug fixing, a few more unit-design overhauls, and there may be reworks to resources or the win-condition.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Neon Marble Rust will release as a free-to-play game. The base game will include: Online-multiplayer, Skirmish vs AI, a Sandbox mode, and practice modes.

Super Ace DLC will be an additional purchasable single-player game mode. Super Ace will be available soon, during Early Access.

There will be no changes in the prices of the DLC or any items when we leave Early Access.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Contact the developer on the listed social-media links, and those are also available in-game.”
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About This Game

Work of solo-developer Harry T, Neon Marble Rust is a Classic-style RTS that leans into the challenging aspects of beloved strategy games from the 90s. Build bases, manage resources, scout, strategize, tech-up, produce and control hordes of arena-bots. Play online or play a variety of single-player modes.

- 3 Factions -

What started as friendly competitions between engineers eventually grew into a massive spectator sport. Originally, it was just duels, one custom-built robot fighting against another one. The spectacle grew as teams of arena-bots were pitted against each other, and it grew further when the robots became able to replicate. Custom-designed robots were replaced with strict paradigms, and by the turn of the 22nd century society was controlled by 3 cultish Houses: Neon, Marble, and Rust.

  • Emerged from the underground and established the first House. They were nearly ripped apart by a long-standing internal rivalry.

  • Modern designs & ancient inspirations. To achieve success their commanders must be proactive and dynamic.

  • Old machines from the forgotten age of consciousness. Their resourcefulness makes up for their inefficiencies.

- Classic RTS -

Base Building: Your bases will need resource drop-offs, army production, and static defense. Construct and defend additional expansions. Each faction has a different technology-tree and a fully unique roster.

Manage Resources: Just mining resources isn't enough, you'll need specialized buildings to make advanced resources. Each faction has additional exotic resources, which define their technology-tree.

Scout & Strategize: NMR is a Classic-RTS, which means your build-order is a big part of your strategy. Monitor your opponent so you can know when to expand, defend, or attack.

Control hordes of Arena-Bots: Units are produced in batches, typically of size 3 to 5, so you can make big armies. Some Arena-Bots can teleport, some fire skill-shots, others can install computer-viruses on enemy Arena-Bots.

- Dominate the Competition -

These arena-bots don't battle to conquer territory, they're here to win in the arena. Matches are 20 minutes long, and are decided by a Score. Each player's central buildings are their Cores, these are where players make their worker units. Destroy an enemy Core to earn 1 point.

- Variety of Game Modes -

Online Multiplayer: Play Quick-Match or make a Custom Room and invite your friends. Matches are all 1v1, but you can watch as an observer.

Skirmish/Sandbox: Play a match against the AI, can enable cheats.

Practice: 6 different modes, each simplifies the game dramatically. Completing the challenges earns stars and unlocks other units.

Replays: You can save replays of your matches in the basic game modes (online, sandbox, skirmish)

Custom Maps: NYI

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i3-8145U @ 2.10 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS 10.15
    • Processor: Intel i3 3.6 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD 630
    • Storage: 1 GB available space

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