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MachineCraft

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

The main purpose of this game is showing and watching machines made out of blocks. Some of the game-modes allow you to battle or race against other players. (testing phase) You can create your original machine with ease by reassembling those machines that are distributed, or by using the automatic control block.

What works

  • Extensive creative freedom
  • Free to play with no pay-to-win
  • Active and friendly community
  • Complex and rewarding building mechanics
  • Workshop sharing of creations

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve
  • Small player base and few servers
  • Poor or missing tutorials especially in english
  • Performance issues on weaker pcs
  • Limited combat depth and content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • SimplePlanes 2

  • Blockland

  • Main Assembly

  • KitHack Model Club

  • Attack on Toys

  • Smack Studio

More story-driven

Games that feels like MachineCraft but with deeper narrative immersion

  • The Genesis Project

  • Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

  • SPORE™ Galactic Adventures

  • FortressCraft Evolved!

  • Resonite

  • Embr

More intimate

Games that feels like MachineCraft but with more focus on close relationships

  • Brickadia

  • Anyland

  • Citywars Tower Defense

  • Trove

  • Robot Rumble 2

  • The Ultimatest Battle

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MachineCraft: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Survival, Domination.

Last update: 21/08/2026