The Machine Stops
Tall Duck Studio · Tall Duck Studio · Jul 17, 2026
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The Machine Stops - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Make everyone obsolete with AI by managing resources on a Matrix-style interface. Explore historical player activity and pricing for The Machine Stops. Player-count data was last observed Sep 29, 2026.
Price
$4.99
Genre
Indie
Developer
Tall Duck Studio
The Machine Stops player count and price summary
- Current players
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- All-time peak
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- 24-hour player change
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- Current US price
- $4.99
Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 5 screenshots · 1 videos
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Price History
Lowest Price
$3.49
Sep 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$4.99
US region
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
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
Pricing
Paid Game
$4.99 (USD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English
Official Website
https://www.tallduckstudio.com/
Current Pricing
💰
$4.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $3.49
(Sep 2026)
Additional Information
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Achievements
4
total achievements
Featured:
The Machine Grows
Better Than Watson
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DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany
0
German classification
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Support
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Purchase Options
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About This Game
Make everyone obsolete with AI by managing resources on a Matrix-style interface. Grow the Machine in this fast-paced, challenging game.
Detailed Description
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Machine Stops worth buying right now?
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When does The Machine Stops go on sale?
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Is The Machine Stops free to play?
The Machine Stops costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Machine Stops?
The Machine Stops is a Indie, Early Access game.
Who developed The Machine Stops?
The Machine Stops was developed by Tall Duck Studio and published by Tall Duck Studio.
What platforms does The Machine Stops support?
Available on Steam for Windows.