rattled.top was founded in 2022 by a team of herpetology enthusiasts and adventure game developers with a mission to create an immersive desert experience that celebrates snake companionship and survival in arid landscapes. Based in Flagstaff, Arizona—nestled near the Sonoran and Mojave deserts—our team of 8 developers, herpetologists, and 3D artists combines expertise in reptile behavior, desert survival mechanics, and atmospheric world-building to craft a unique adventure.
Our flagship title, Rattled: Sands & Scales, invites players to explore a vast desert wilderness—from sun-baked dunes and rocky canyons to oases and twilight desert plains. Players can bond with 35+ unique snake companions (rattlesnakes, king cobras, ball pythons, and mythical desert serpents), each with distinct abilities (thermal vision, venom for self-defense, sand burrowing) that aid in survival. The game features survival puzzles (finding water sources, navigating sandstorms, avoiding predators), resource collection (cacti fruit, desert herbs, hidden relics), and snake customization (unique skins, decorative scales, eye colors). With warm, earthy graphics, ambient desert audio (wind howling, rattle sounds, distant bird calls), and intuitive controls, it balances adventure with educational elements.
What sets us apart is our focus on respectful snake representation and authentic desert survival. We collaborated with herpetologists to ensure snake behaviors (movement, hunting, bonding) are accurate, dispelling common myths and fostering appreciation for these misunderstood creatures. The companion AI adapts to player interactions—snakes become more loyal and responsive as you care for them (feeding, healing, guiding them to safety). Our community is focused on education and adventure, with forums for sharing snake facts, survival strategies, and favorite desert exploration spots.
Since launching, rattled.top has grown to over 85,000 registered players, including reptile lovers, survival game fans, and casual gamers drawn to the unique premise. Players praise the game’s educational value and engaging companion mechanics, while parents appreciate the focus on respect for wildlife. Community feedback has driven major updates, including new desert biomes, cross-platform play, a mobile version optimized for touch controls, and a "snake sanctuary" mode where players rescue and rehabilitate injured snakes. We also partner with herpetological societies to create educational content about snake conservation and desert ecosystems.
Looking to the future, we’re expanding Rattled: Sands & Scales with a cooperative mode where players team up to survive harsh desert challenges, a "desert expedition" story mode centered on uncovering ancient desert secrets, and more dynamic weather events (sand tornadoes, lunar dust storms) that test survival skills. We’re also developing a companion app that offers real-world desert survival tips and snake identification guides, bridging virtual gameplay with practical knowledge.
At rattled.top, our mission is to inspire curiosity about desert ecosystems and foster respect for snakes—proving that these creatures are fascinating companions, not just fearsome predators. Whether you’re navigating sand dunes with a rattlesnake companion or solving puzzles to find water, we welcome you to join our community of desert explorers and snake lovers.
For questions, feedback, or support, reach out to us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram, Reddit, or Discord.
— The rattled.top Team