Underplayed Gems

Mashinky (2018)

Mashinky cover
Developer
Jan Zelený
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.2 of 5, 2,800 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A methodical, construction-focused management sim where you carefully lay tracks and optimize routes across challenging terrain while balancing logistics and resources.

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What players say

Players praise the chill pace and the token system that prevents runaway economies, but many are frustrated that the single developer has kept the game in early access for years with no campaign.

Screenshots

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