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JUNKPUNK

Open-world factory simulation about recycling scrap to restore a planet

SCT · Released Nov 12, 2021 · Early Access

AdventureCasualIndieSimulation

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

Reviews
Mixed
62% of 669
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Dec 31, 2024
Minimum PC
1050ti
8 GB RAM · 12 GB disk
Full requirements

What is JUNKPUNK?

This third-person, open-world crafting and automation game centers on restoring a damaged planet after you crash-land. You collect and refine scrap, discover technology, and build machines that gradually automate production. You can play alone or in online co-op with up to five players.

For you if...

  • +you like constructing and customizing your own manufacturing base
  • +you enjoy balancing soil, water, and power to grow plants

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike repetitive gathering and large component crafting requirements
  • −you want a completed game rather than Early Access

What players say

62% of 669 reviews are positive

Players praise the environmental cleanup premise. Recent reviewers chiefly complain that development appears abandoned and promised updates have not arrived.

Screenshots and trailer

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JUNKPUNK system requirements

Minimum: 1050ti, 8 GB RAM, 12 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Win 10 or later
Processor
Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Graphics
1050ti or higher and AMD equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Requirements may vary upon development milestones.

Recommended

OS
Win 10 or later
Processor
Intel i7 or AMD equivalent
Graphics
Geforce 980ti or RX 5600 XT or higher
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
Requirements may vary upon development milestones.

Does JUNKPUNK have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does JUNKPUNK run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Turkish.

Does JUNKPUNK 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

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