# Rust Bucket

> Crawl through a turn based dungeon of traps and monsters!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nitrome.rustbucket](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nitrome.rustbucket)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nitrome.rustbucket`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nitrome
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 991,926
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (11,330 ratings)
- **Version:** 75
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-21
- **First published:** 2015-12-16
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrome.rustbucket)
- **Website:** [http://www.nitrome.com](http://www.nitrome.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.nitrome.com/privacy](http://www.nitrome.com/privacy)

## Description

Rust Bucket is a turn-based dungeon crawler designed specifically for mobile gameplay. Navigate through an endless dungeon full of traps and monsters using simple swipe controls. Each enemy has unique abilities, requiring strategic thinking to overcome challenges. The game features multiple dungeon themes, turn-based traps that can be used to your advantage, and competitive scoring through Game Center. Perfect for quick play sessions on the go, Rust Bucket offers a free-to-play experience supported by occasional ads with an optional in-app purchase to remove them. Puzzle levels and additional endless mode content are coming soon, making Rust Bucket an engaging and evolving adventure for fans of challenging dungeon crawlers.

## Rankings

- #68,480 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.xiaomi.permission.AUTH_SERVICE`
- `com.xiaomi.sdk.permission.PAYMENT`

## Review summary

Rust Bucket is praised for its charming visuals, solid puzzle design, and nostalgic appeal that brings back players. However, it struggles with reliability: heavy ads, loading crashes, and compatibility/performance issues on various devices and Android versions. The game remains engaging and replayable for many, but the experience is inconsistent across hardware, making accessibility and stability the main concerns moving forward.

### Pros

- Visually appealing Nitrome-style visuals with strong art, music and sound design.
- Engaging and varied puzzle ideas with coherent progression.
- Nostalgia value and replayability; a staple for long-time players.
- Balanced early difficulty that remains approachable while offering a challenge later on.
- Compatibility improvements and availability on modern devices (restored to run) appreciated by returning players.

### Cons

- Intrusive or excessive ads disrupting gameplay.
- Frequent loading/launch failures and freezing on startup across multiple devices.
- Compatibility issues with latest Android versions and several devices (e.g., Pixel 5a, Galaxy S22+).
- Performance problems on some devices (FPS drops) and lack of configurable performance settings.
- Difficulty can be too hard for some players, indicating mixed balance.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nitrome.rustbucket)