Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft Windows 7 or later Processeur : 2.6 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft Windows 7 or later Processeur : Intel Core i5 6600K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible
Scrap Mechanic
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 99 | 88 | 5 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 38 | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Multiplayer | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| Performance | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Graphics / art | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 74 h on median; those who dislike it: 30 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 21, 2016 · All-time low: €11.99 (Jun 22, 2017)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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.
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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: 20,49€.
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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