Custom Machinery (2021)

Developer: OldFarmer
Publisher: OldFarmerGames
Genres: Casual, Early Access, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 57 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A hands-on sandbox where you tinker with modular blocks to build and test custom machines at your own pace.

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What players say

Players say Custom Machinery is a cheap building sandbox that rewards experimentation, but the lack of in-game tutorials and poor controls make it hard to learn. Some worry development has stalled, and the small part selection leaves little variety.

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