Sect-Machina

Side-scrolling action platformer set in a cyberpunk society of insects

Skelecrew Games · Released Sep 10, 2023

Action Adventure Casual Indie Free To Play

Reviews: Mixed; 61% of 344
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Sep 15, 2023
Minimum PC: DX10; 0.1 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Sect-Machina?

This free, single-player 2D action platformer is a student thesis proof of concept. Mona, a butterfly disguised as a moth, leaves home seeking answers about her world. You jump and dash through residential districts, badlands, and sewers, fight with a steel bat, talk to other bugs, and uncover items.

For you if...

+you like platforming built around jumping and dashing
+you enjoy exploring worlds populated by talking insects

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy adventure with a developed story
−you prefer complex combat to simple melee attacks

What players say

61% of 344 reviews are positive

Players praise the art direction and character designs, but commonly criticize the lack of instructions and unclear mechanics. Some also report glitches and an inability to save progress when quitting.

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Sect-Machina system requirements

Minimum: DX10, 0.1 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
Graphics: DX10
Memory: 126 MB RAM

Does Sect-Machina have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Sect-Machina 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
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Sect-Machina 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