Steam Engine Simulator

A physics simulation where you operate a miniature steam engine

Ektorom Software Inc. · Released Jun 7, 2023

Simulation

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 99% of 9,563
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 34 in 30 days
Players: 11; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Apr 4, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 620; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Steam Engine Simulator?

You control a virtual steam engine in this free, single-player 2D simulation.

For you if...

+you enjoy listening to engines as you operate them

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer rather than a solo simulation

What players say

99% of 9,563 reviews are positive · 94% of 34 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simulation for helping them understand how steam engines work.

Screenshots and trailer

Steam Engine Simulator system requirements

Minimum: HD 620, 8 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-3110M @ 3.00 GHz / Ryzen 5 3550H
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory: 8 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: This is a CPU-intensive application. Test the free base game before purchasing any DLCs!

Does Steam Engine Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Steam Engine Simulator 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
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 18
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Steam Engine Simulator 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