JunkRats is a story-driven action shooter set in a ruined world where humanity survives beneath the remains of collapsed cities. Years after a deadly mutation known as the Forsaken virus spread across the planet, the surface has become a hostile wasteland filled with infected creatures and decaying infrastructure. Survivors built a settlement beneath the ruins inside a massive crater, forming a controlled society known as the Underground. Combat is tactical and grounded, yet fast-paced, encouraging players to use positioning, the environment, and situational awareness to survive encounters with both human enemies and mutated creatures. Weapons feature an active reload system that rewards precise timing with faster reloads and temporary combat advantages.