April 7, 2026 – Indie studio ZIPSTED is thrilled to announce the start of the first semi-closed playtest for Rabbit Comes Home, an intense survival roguelite with tower defense elements. Players eager to be among the first to experience the role of a lone rabbit struggling to survive in deep space can now access the test build on itch.io.
Through this semi-closed playtest, the developer is gathering crucial early feedback on core mechanics and game balance. Rabbit Comes Home offers a unique blend of intense wave-based shooting and strategic resource management. Players must defend their small spacecraft against relentless alien swarms, scavenge valuable scrap, and upgrade systems under immense pressure while trying to survive a crippling energy deficit.
“Following our recent announcement, we are excited to invite players to try an early build of Rabbit Comes Home,” says Edgar Letner, solo developer and founder of ZIPSTED. “This first playtest is vital to ensure the core gameplay loop – a constant balancing act between surviving combat and preparing for the next warp jump – feels exactly as tense and engaging as we envisioned.”
The input from early participants will directly shape the project's development leading up to its eventual launch.
Players can join the playtest here: https://zipsted.itch.io/rabbit-comes-home
The full release of Rabbit Comes Home is planned for 2026 on PC, Mac, and Steam Deck. You can support the developer by adding the game to your Steam Wishlist.
USEFUL LINKS:
- Playtest Build (itch.io, playable in web):
- Steam Page:
- Press Kit (screenshots, logos, gifs, trailer):
ZIPSTED is an independent game studio founded in 2012 by solo developer Edgar Letner. After creating numerous mobile games and work-for-hire projects, ZIPSTED is now stepping into the spotlight with a passion project. Rabbit Comes Home marks the studio's debut release on Steam.
CONTACTS:
ZIPSTED, Edgar Letner
edgar@zipsted.com
https://zipsted.com