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97%280k97% positive reviews, Overwhelmingly Positive across 280k reviews·Base Building · Automation
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Pistonica invites you into a calm, open world where steam and machines meet. In this first-person steam automation game, you build and automate a refined factory, explore an island, research tech, and trade goods - all because of a strange radio signal.
Pistonica
SteamYou, an ace pilot and brilliant engineer, are recruited to investigate a mysterious radio signal that could potentially disturb world peace.
The fate of world peace might rest in your hands… but no pressure.
Make use of the island’s resources to build machines and tools. To power them, you need steam. At your disposal you have heaters, boilers, and steam engines. Plan for the perfect factory or lean into conveyor belt chaos.
Automate the process by creating clever production lines that gather and refine resources. Make use of conveyor belts and zeppelin drones to transport your materials. Unlock new technology and optimize your production line for better flow.
Decode mysterious radio signals and find a way to contact the source. Build an advanced transmitter in multiple stages. Each stage requires new tech, rarer materials, and more power.
Exploration is key to your mission: discovering new resources, identifying vantage points, and finding the perfect spot for your factory. Traverse different biomes – each one offers its own challenges, rewards, and resources to discover.
Trade resources to help fund your mission. Consider that you may need to deal with eccentric scientists.
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