Mechanica

Open-world survival with programmable machines and automated base defenses

Deimos Interactive · Released Feb 28, 2020 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 657
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Feb 17, 2022
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Mechanica?

You play a sentient robot in a post-apocalyptic open-world survival game. You build bases or fortify existing locations, set up automated manufacturing, and use visual programming to connect devices and repel increasingly aggressive robots.

For you if...

+you enjoy designing production systems and controlling machines remotely

Not for you if...

−you want building and survival without programming or logic

What players say

70% of 657 reviews are positive

Players describe the concept as promising, but repeatedly criticize halted development and limited content. Recent reviews also report missing resources and loot in the current version.

Screenshots and trailer

Mechanica system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Mechanica?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 32-bit
Processor: 2 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Mechanica is in early access, meaning these requirements may change during development.

Does Mechanica have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Mechanica run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Mechanica use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam