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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : CPU: SSE2 instruction set support Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ Processeur : CPU: SSE2 instruction set support Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics card: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Mashina

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Released July 31, 2025
sample: 198 reviews posted after launch (110 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 198 reviews (« Very Positive »)
10,25€ 8,20€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are settling into a cozy rhythm where 141 out of 198 reviewers logged between 2 and 10 hours in the cabins of their mechanical companions. Backed by a 98 percent positive rating across all 198 reviews, this strategic adventure charms through its tactile presentation.

What it's about: A little robot digs to repair her world. Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world.

In-game

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« Really wonderful game that had me so captivated I stayed up until 6 AM to finish it »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 7 h played1
« Mashinaaaa~ I enjoyed reveling in the filth with my chums. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played1
« A short and sweet indie game; another clay-motion work of art from the creators of Judero. The gameplay loop wears out a bit faster, so while I couldn’t love it as much as Judero, I’m still glad I played it. 7/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 9 h played
« This has the heart and soul of old claymation style games like the neverhood with a game mechanic like motherload, The music's fun The art styles fun it's just good fun all around if this is what you're into »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played
« I watched Vinny Vinesauce (Who is a VA in this) play this and it totally sucked me in. I loved the art, the music, and the story. I can't recomend this enough :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 14 h played1
« Connection, community, creation packaged in a relaxing and adorable stop-motion package. A charming little game about finding happiness in a messy world, and seeing beauty in the small things 🤖💎 Also digging fun :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 13 h played1
« goty 2025. i don't care what games came out before or after this. if i don't hear geoff keighley announce mashina as game of the year, i'm going to cry and scream and throw up »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played

In players' words

« Really wonderful game that had me so captivated I stayed up until 6 AM to finish it »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 7 h played1
« I watched Vinny Vinesauce (Who is a VA in this) play this and it totally sucked me in. I loved the art, the music, and the story. I can't recomend this enough :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 14 h played1
« Mashinaaaa~ I enjoyed reveling in the filth with my chums. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played1
« Connection, community, creation packaged in a relaxing and adorable stop-motion package. A charming little game about finding happiness in a messy world, and seeing beauty in the small things 🤖💎 Also digging fun :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 13 h played1
« A short and sweet indie game; another clay-motion work of art from the creators of Judero. The gameplay loop wears out a bit faster, so while I couldn’t love it as much as Judero, I’m still glad I played it. 7/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 9 h played
« goty 2025. i don't care what games came out before or after this. if i don't hear geoff keighley announce mashina as game of the year, i'm going to cry and scream and throw up »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played
« This has the heart and soul of old claymation style games like the neverhood with a game mechanic like motherload, The music's fun The art styles fun it's just good fun all around if this is what you're into »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 6 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=73
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=57
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=53
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
71 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay736931
Graphics / art575700
Audio / music535111
Story / writing211812
Content / longevity141031
Stability / bugs5014
Interface / UX4103
Performance2200
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
89 % (n=18)
2-10h
99 % (n=141)
10-25h
100 % (n=35)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 97% positive97AugOct 2025 : 93% positive93Oct

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

14 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 40,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visuals captivate the community entirely, with 57 positive mentions out of 57 praising the stop-motion aesthetic.
  • Core mechanics hit the mark, yielding 69 positive mentions out of 73 regarding gameplay.
  • Soundscapes and musical design resonate deeply, supporting 51 positive mentions out of 53.
  • Narrative elements charm the audience nicely, capturing 18 positive mentions out of 21 for the story.

Weaknesses

  • Interface elements frustrate navigation, accumulating 3 negative mentions out of 4 regarding the UI.
  • Technical hiccups surface occasionally, resulting in 4 negative mentions out of 5 concerning bugs.

Who is it for?

Strategy and simulation fans seeking a relaxed, visually distinct adventure with cozy pacing will find an ideal escape here.

Is Mashina worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 198 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Visuals captivate the community entirely. Current price: 8,20€ (20% off).

Verdict

Mashina proves that meticulous art direction and soothing mechanics create a winning formula, holding a 98 percent positive consensus since launch. Aside from minor interface and bug hurdles, players looking for a charming atmospheric journey can dive right in.

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