A main feature of Rabbits is the use of pop culture references, especially to classic video games like Defender and Space Ace.

[1] A three episode spin-off miniseries, The Path was available on Apple in 2021, while a novel written by Miles and also titled Rabbits, a stand-alone story set in the same universe, was released on June 8, 2021.

[3] (Available on Stitcher) (Available on Apple) Time listed Rabbits as one of "The 50 Best Podcasts Right Now," saying it is perfect for "people nostalgic for that moment when we couldn't tell if The Blair Witch Project was real or not.

"[8] Vox chose Rabbits for a list of "podcasts to get you in the Halloween spirit" because of its "well-acted blend of urban legends, weird fiction, and your average creepypasta.

"[10] Wil Williams criticized Rabbits for its writing, acting, and production, along with the other Pacific Northwest Stories podcasts Tanis and The Black Tapes, as well as its pacing and advertising ("How am I, the listener, supposed to feel suspense or concern in an intense plot moment when the host stops her narration to talk about Nature Box?").