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Waste Runner: Critical Waste

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Platform
Steam
Region
Global
Product type
Key
Developer
Black Scarab Games
Publisher
Black Scarab Games
Supplier release date
2026-06-16
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie

About this product

WASTE RUNNER: CRITICAL WASTE What starts with harmless trash—black bags, plastic bottles, cardboard, and urban debris—quickly escalates into high-risk materials. As you progress through the levels, you'll encounter toxic chemicals and radioactive waste that slowly drain your energy and threaten your survival if you carry them for too long. Every decision matters: push your limits to collect more or rush to the nearest bin before your load becomes deadly. Managing your battery is equally crucial. Charging stations are scattered throughout the city, forcing you to plan efficient routes, balancing speed, capacity, and risk. The heavier your load, the slower you'll move, turning every trip into a tense race against time. CORE GAMEPLAY Drive a waste-collection robot through dense urban levels Collect, transport, and unload garbage into designated disposal zones Manage limited cargo capacity using a trailer system Avoid hazards such as restricted areas, environmental barriers, and moving obstacles Complete objectives under time pressure Optimize routes to improve efficiency and performance

Features of this version of the game

Playable demo content with 1 handcrafted level Top-down/isometric camera for clear tactical navigation Physics-based trailer and cargo system that affects movement Environmental challenges that require positioning and timing Score and performance evaluation based on efficiency Stylized industrial world with a dystopian, polluted theme Keyboard and controller support

What you get in the current version

Level 1 Suburb Streets: A quiet neighbourhood collects only papers, boxes, plastic bags, and bottles. Uses the basic mechanic (Collect/Unload) and can recharge batteries in a specific pod. The objective is to learn the basics of the game. Bobo the bot needs to deal with some protesters and Johny Duster, who keep messing around.

Theme and setting

The game takes place in a near-future city overwhelmed by pollution and abandoned infrastructure. Robots have replaced humans in dangerous cleanup operations, and you are one of the last active units still keeping the system running.

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How to redeem

  1. 1Check your Steam account and the listed region before purchasing.
  2. 2Find your code and supplier activation instructions in your confirmed order.
  3. 3Open the redeem-code section on Steam, enter the code and follow the platform’s prompts.

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