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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.
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Pistonica
SteamAbout Pistonica
You, 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.
Build your factory
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
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.
Construct the impossible
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.
Explore a peaceful open world
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 with scientists
Trade resources to help fund your mission. Consider that you may need to deal with eccentric scientists.
Key features
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Build and Automate – Build machines and automate processes by creating clever production lines that gather, refine, and transport resources.
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Constructing the Impossible – Construct a transmitter in multiple stages, each requiring new tech, rarer materials, and more power.
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A Glimpse into the Past – Make use of rusted engines, hissing steam, and zeppelins gliding gracefully through the sky.
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Decode Strange Signals – Receive transmissions via your custom-built lab and decipher them using classic punch card technology.
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Explore the Island – Traverse a calm, open world with diverse biomes. Gather different materials, find vantage points, and locate the perfect spot to build. No hostile creatures will disturb you while you work.
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Trade with the World – Trade goods via airships to finance your mission.
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Humour Meets Serious Gameplay – A solid core of resource management and crafting wrapped in a warm, witty, retro tone.
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