Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine

Falling-block puzzle game about matching clones while dodging deadly traps

Headup · Released Jun 22, 2023

Reviews: Mixed; 56% of 357
Recent reviews: Mixed; 54% of 11 in 30 days
Players: 5; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 8, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 7750; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine?

In this single-player 2D puzzler, Dr. Fetus tests clones to create a perfect Meat Boy copy. You guide falling clones into groups of at least four of the same kind while avoiding sawblades, rockets, and pendulums. More than a hundred levels span a forest, a hospital, and a salt factory, with a boss fight ending each world.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast-paced puzzles that test timing and positioning
+you replay stages to improve your score

Not for you if...

−you want relaxed puzzles without reflex-based hazards
−you want competitive or cooperative multiplayer

What players say

56% of 357 reviews are positive · 54% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players commonly complain that hazards destroy already-placed clones, disrupting planned chains and leaving little room for complex combos.

Screenshots and trailer

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine screenshot 1

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine system requirements

Minimum: HD 7750, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or higher
Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 /AMD FX-4350 or better
Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 (1 GB) or equivalent / GeForce GTS 750 (1 GB) or equivalent. Min. 1280x720 resolution.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 512 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

OS: Windows 10 or higher
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 /AMD FX-8350 or better
Graphics: Radeon HD 7770 (1 GB) or equivalent / GeForce GTS 750Ti (2 GB) or equivalent. Full HD or 4K resolution.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine 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