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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) or later Processeur : Intel Core i5-1235U or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel Iris Xe Graphics or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-12500, AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12 GB VRAM), AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB VRAM) DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible

Scrap Mechanic

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Released January 19, 2016
sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (127 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 118,099 reviews (« Very Positive »)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nearly 4 out of 5 players exceed 25 hours before they’re ready to leave — and they’re still begging for more. The early-access promise is fulfilled: 93% positivity since launch confirms Scrap Mechanic delivers exactly what its tagline advertises. Yet the same veterans who build sprawling machines also curse the framerate drops that appear once the contraptions grow legs.

What it's about: Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!

In-game

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« Really, really good game, love the atmosphere and have been watching it on youtube since 2016. CHAPTER 2 Tomorrow. »
👍 anonymous review · 259 h played4211
« I have a life, I do not care how much time development took, they delivered on what they promised. This game was a great value since day 0 of the early access, it definitely is now. »
👍 anonymous review · 377 h played15111
« Ibalistic squid and stamy cat made me buy this game almost 10 years ago. Ill have grand kids before this game gets out of early access. »
👍 anonymous review · 67 h played211
« Amazing game, will only get better when chapter 2 realeases in 3,000 years »
👍 anonymous review · 460 h played51
« This game is awesome, but Axolot really needs to finish it. Going on 10 years in Early Access is pretty damn disappointing. I can't say for certain if the game has been abandoned, but the last update was almost a year ago. »
👍 anonymous review · 155 h played2
« goated game, chapter 2 and 1.0 are tommorrow. Im gonna double my playtime. »
👍 anonymous review · 1040 h played1
« It's been over five years since the game got an update with any meaningful content. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played111
« Good enough game but it's been in early access since I was a kid so I can't really say it's worth it »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« this should not still be in early access after nearly 10 years. The game is alright and fun with friends for a bit. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played11
« This game can be very good But the developers made 1 update in 3 years , after they promise many things 3 years ago they stop communicate , 0 info 1 update 3 years. ye DO NOT BUY THIS GAME »
👎 anonymous review · 723 h played1111
« devs are little piggies, i love how they refuse to actually update their game, and tease us with fake updates! »
👎 anonymous review · 84 h played5511
« OMG I JUST HIT 200 HOURS the game is good its just that the devs are super slow and we get an update like every 6 or 7 years OMG ITS GETTING AN UPDATE »
👍 anonymous review · 232 h played11

In players' words

« Really, really good game, love the atmosphere and have been watching it on youtube since 2016. CHAPTER 2 Tomorrow. »
👍 anonymous review · 259 h played4211
« It's been over five years since the game got an update with any meaningful content. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played111
« I have a life, I do not care how much time development took, they delivered on what they promised. This game was a great value since day 0 of the early access, it definitely is now. »
👍 anonymous review · 377 h played15111
« Good enough game but it's been in early access since I was a kid so I can't really say it's worth it »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« Ibalistic squid and stamy cat made me buy this game almost 10 years ago. Ill have grand kids before this game gets out of early access. »
👍 anonymous review · 67 h played211
« this should not still be in early access after nearly 10 years. The game is alright and fun with friends for a bit. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played11
« Amazing game, will only get better when chapter 2 realeases in 3,000 years »
👍 anonymous review · 460 h played51
« This game can be very good But the developers made 1 update in 3 years , after they promise many things 3 years ago they stop communicate , 0 info 1 update 3 years. ye DO NOT BUY THIS GAME »
👎 anonymous review · 723 h played1111
« This game is awesome, but Axolot really needs to finish it. Going on 10 years in Early Access is pretty damn disappointing. I can't say for certain if the game has been abandoned, but the last update was almost a year ago. »
👍 anonymous review · 155 h played2
« devs are little piggies, i love how they refuse to actually update their game, and tease us with fake updates! »
👎 anonymous review · 84 h played5511
« goated game, chapter 2 and 1.0 are tommorrow. Im gonna double my playtime. »
👍 anonymous review · 1040 h played1
« OMG I JUST HIT 200 HOURS the game is good its just that the devs are super slow and we get an update like every 6 or 7 years OMG ITS GETTING AN UPDATE »
👍 anonymous review · 232 h played11

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=99
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=38
Multiplayer
81 % pos · n=16
Performance
33 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
20 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay998856
Content / longevity383125
Multiplayer161312
Performance15519
Stability / bugs5104
Graphics / art4400
Value for money2101
Story / writing1100
Audio / music1100
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 83 h on median; those who dislike it: 37 h.

<2h
78 % (n=9)
2-10h
81 % (n=47)
10-25h
96 % (n=71)
>25h
95 % (n=361)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 78% positive78MarApr 2026 : 83% positive83AprMay 2026 : 79% positive79MayJun 2026 : 90% positive90JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

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

💶 Price history

€9.44€14.96€20.49€26.01€31.542017201820192020202120222023202420252026€11.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 21, 2016 · All-time low: €11.99 (Jun 22, 2017)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE Z1Gaming 92 viewers · EN — Defense Testing And Mining! Scrap Mechanic Drilling Thunder LIVE!LIVE JuiceticeTV 53 viewers · EN — Still learning how to scrap | Microscape Dungeon Key | Partner nudge; views and lurking appreciated!LIVE Kylobuildz 44 viewers · EN — BIRTHDAY STREAM For Big DADDY (Day 2)🔥 35% OFF GIFTED🔥!alerts !event | - rekkehedron Was FIRST!LIVE WoopU4free 15 viewers · EN — New Game ! Scrap Mechanic ! Episode 2 ! - Come Hang Out With The Potluck !

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h10

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Strengths

  • Creative freedom rules: 88 positive mentions out of 99 praise the core building system as the main source of enjoyment.
  • Long-term engagement is baked in: 95% of players logging over 25 hours leave glowing reviews, the highest bucket in the survey.
  • Multiplayer shines in small groups: 13 positive mentions out of 16 highlight cooperative sessions as a highlight, especially for friends.
  • Content depth pays off: 31 positive mentions out of 38 cite the sheer volume of parts and blueprints as a standout feature.

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles under load: 9 negative mentions out of 15 in the performance category flag stuttering once complex machines are built.
  • Bugs mar the experience: 4 negative mentions out of 5 call out physics glitches and collision quirks that break builds mid-game.
  • UI frustrates newcomers: 1 negative mention out of 1 underlines a clunky menu system that slows down construction flow.

Who is it for?

Creative souls who live to invent, tinker, and share—whether alone or with a handful of friends—will find Scrap Mechanic’s sandbox irresistible. Anyone craving a story or cinematic ride should look elsewhere.

Is Scrap Mechanic worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 118,099 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Creative freedom rules. Current price: 28,99€.

Verdict

Scrap Mechanic delivers on its sandbox promise with 92% overall positivity, yet it’s not flawless. The game rewards patience and ingenuity, but expect to wrestle your PC—or console—when the contraptions grow too ambitious. If you value creation over polish, this is your workshop.

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