STEAM HAMMER

"Steam Hammer" is a hardcore sandbox RPG set in a steampunk world with survival elements, offering a lush 19th-century alternate reality. Craft tools, buildings, and machinery, engage in combat with over 40 weapon types, and build customized airships for air and land battles. Realistic skills development and cooperative play make this an immersive experience with no bounds but your imagination.

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Reviews

27%

Audience ScoreBased on 392 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

grinding24 negative mentions

The game has a unique steampunk setting that many players find appealing.
There is potential for a deep crafting system and extensive gameplay mechanics.
Some players have reported enjoying the game with friends, highlighting the fun of building and exploring together.

The game has been abandoned by developers, making it unplayable and leading to frustration among players.
Many users report severe bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues that prevent them from enjoying the game.
The game is criticized for being a cash grab, with little to no updates or support since its initial release.

grinding
26 mentions
12 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, which some players find tedious and excessive, particularly in terms of skill requirements and itemization. While fans of grind-heavy survival games may appreciate the depth that comes after the initial grind, many express frustration with the game's repetitive nature and lack of innovation compared to similar titles. Overall, the experience can be enjoyable for those who embrace grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more casual or streamlined gameplay experience.
- “The game strikes a perfect balance; the grinding feels rewarding without being overwhelming.”
- “I appreciate that the grinding mechanics are engaging and not overly tedious.”
- “The grind is satisfying and adds depth to the gameplay without feeling excessive.”
- “It is a good game in its current stage, but there's a lot of grinding, and I mean a lot.”
- “This game is tedious, tedious, tedious.”
- “Still just as boring and grindy as ever.”
gameplay
26 mentions
15 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of opinions, with some players enjoying the complexity and challenge of the mechanics, while others criticize the clunky interface and feel that the game resembles an abandoned mod of "Life is Feudal." There is a consensus that while there is a wealth of content and customization options, the game requires significant improvement in its mechanics and user experience to fully realize its potential. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate grindy survival games but may not satisfy everyone due to its rough execution.
- “Gameplay-wise, there's already plenty of content to explore, plenty of customization options for your own servers, and overall a lot of stuff to do with your friends or on your own.”
- “Tl;dr fun if you like complexity, challenge, and research mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are fun and interesting; I definitely recommend people to try it out!”
- “The gameplay is clunky and jagged.”
- “Terrible interface, terrible in-game mechanics.”
- “I think the devs really need to rethink this entire part of gameplay.”
graphics
24 mentions
58 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent for an early access title, with a strong steampunk aesthetic that many players appreciate. However, there are notable issues, including grotesque character designs, unpolished visuals, and some graphical glitches, particularly with newer NVIDIA graphics cards. Overall, while the execution shows promise, the game requires further development to address its rough edges and improve the user interface.
- “The execution is really good overall: the graphics are pretty, the characters and architecture are what I would expect to see in a steampunk game.”
- “The graphics are pretty good, all visuals are done well with a steampunk aesthetic, which is awesome; it's a green game, so Steam is backing it.”
- “Good graphical quality.”
- “It is rough around the edges; the UI needs work, and a lot of visuals are unpolished.”
- “Even changed up the use of the graphics card to the onboard Intel, and still had the same issue.”
- “It's usually appears with the latest graphic cards from NVIDIA.”
stability
14 mentions
14 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe bugs that hinder gameplay, including being logged in for extended periods without the ability to play. While some acknowledge that it is still in alpha and express hope for future improvements, the overall sentiment reflects disappointment in the current state, with calls for developers to address the issues rather than abandon the project.
- “If they keep going like this, the game will be bug-free within a few weeks.”
- “I can't even play the game, and now it's even been removed by the store. It really makes me sad to think that developers would just abandon their own creation and leave it to rot.”
- “Game is buggy as heck.”
- “When the major glitches leave you logged in for days, unable to actually play.”
monetization
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the lack of updates and unresolved issues since launch. Many feel that the developers prioritized profit over player experience, leading to frustration with the game's perceived exploitation of consumers. Overall, the sentiment suggests a strong disapproval of the game's monetization practices, labeling it as a quick cash grab rather than a genuine effort to improve the product.
- “Very disappointed to see it turn into a cash grab.”
- “Unfortunately, this is an obvious cash grab as none of the issues from day one have been fixed (tunnels not collapsing, etc...) and developers don't respond (when they did back when, they gave incorrect information).”
- “This was clearly just a cash grab and it should be a crime that Steam allows these games to be sold in their marketplace.”
music
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for being well-written and captivating, enhancing the overall experience. Many players find it fitting and immersive, often describing their exploration as a meditative experience complemented by the soundtrack. Overall, the music stands out as a significant highlight of the game.
- “The soundtrack not only fits extremely well, but it is well written and captivating as it is.”
- “Also, I spent almost an entire hour walking around and looking at everything - it was like a meditation with very nice music.”
- “The only thing good is the music and some of the still shots.”
story
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging lore and setting, likened to a compelling movie; however, it suffers from poor execution, akin to bad camera work and acting. Additionally, there are frustrations regarding the developers' lack of communication and perceived abandonment of the project.
- “The lore and setting of the story is amazing.”
- “Still nothing from the devs at all, same old story, devs got money, devs run away.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and engaging environment, featuring impressive weapon and armor designs that enhance the overall experience. Players find it to be a captivating time killer, often losing track of time while enjoying the game with friends.
- “Awesome crafts, very atmospheric, fantastic weapon and armor design!”
- “Great time killer, for sure worth it. I played for 2 hours with my friend and didn't even notice the time!”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the reviews is characterized by a sense of irony and frustration, as users find it amusing that a level 0 profile lacks any means of communication. This repetition emphasizes the absurdity of the situation, highlighting a blend of humor and annoyance.