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The Machine Stops
Make everyone obsolete with AI by managing resources on a Matrix-style interface. Grow the Machine in this fast-paced, challenging game.

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“This game is planned to have multiple parts. We have finished the first part and want to release it for players to gather feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are planning for a full release in 6 months to 1 year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add more gameplay and story following the current Early Access endings.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first part of the story and gameplay experience is fully finished. There are multiple endings that the player can reach.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No, and early access players will have access to the full game for free.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will monitor feedback on Steam reviews and social media.”
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About This Game

What happens if AI replaces humanity? You have been given $20,000 and 365 days (10 minutes real time) to build the Machine - an AI inspired from the 1909 short story "The Machine Stops" by E.M Forster.

Generate resources like Training Data and Code by hiring employees (human, for now). Research efficiency upgrades to scale resource production up. Strike a balance between avoiding bankruptcy and failing the time limit because you grew too slow.

The Machine will be watching. What kind of role model will you be? Pick between three Bias paths each with their own different mechanics. Will you nudge the Machine towards being a Greedy stock market obsessed AI? Or a ruthless Controlling political lobbyist? You are responsible for it all in this fast-paced, challenging game.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11 Compatible GPU (integrated graphics supported)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
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