Underplayed Gems

Mech Mechanic Simulator (2021)

Mech Mechanic Simulator cover
Developer
Polyslash
Publisher
Valkyrie Initiative
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 686 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical sim where you inspect, repair, and upgrade giant mechs while building your own repair business.

simulationmethodicalrepair-focusedsandboximmersiveeconomy managementfirst-personincremental

What players say

Players say the mech repair loop is either mind-numbingly repetitive or meditative and zen, with no middle ground. The game is criticized for forcing motion blur and mouse acceleration with no settings to disable them, a tutorial that disappears after one miss, and a job economy that can lose money. Some players also report undisclosed AI-generated assets added post-launch.

Screenshots

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