Steamcraft

Steamcraft is a 2-player, massively multiplayer racing game that allows you to build and battle with your own custom combat vehicle. With an advanced construction system and an impressive arsenal of weapons and armor, you can fight on land and in the air, either alone or in co-op mode with friends. The game features over 600 unique components to create one-of-a-kind machines, with new weapons and armor unlocked by winning battles.

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Reviews

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative vehicle-building experience reminiscent of classic games like Robocraft and Crossout.
Players appreciate the steampunk aesthetic and the ability to design unique vehicles with various customization options.
The core gameplay is enjoyable, with fast matchmaking and a variety of combat strategies available.

The game suffers from a lack of content and a very low player base, often resulting in matches filled with bots.
Gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, with limited weapon types and no ability to mix weapons, leading to predictable combat.
The game has been criticized for balance issues, clunky controls, and a slow progression system that feels grindy.

gameplay
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Steamcraft is described as strategic and competitive, offering a solid core experience that can be fun, especially in multiplayer settings. However, it suffers from clunky mechanics, basic combat, and weapon limitations, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some unique elements like the flipover and spider mechanics add depth, the game's silliness and imbalances prevent it from being taken seriously.
- “The gameplay itself can be pretty strategic too.”
- “If I am to rate this based on its gameplay alone, Steamcraft will definitely get a recommendation, mainly because it is fun and competitive to play.”
- “In Steamcraft, there are two mechanics that add an interesting dynamic to the battlefield: the flipover and the spider.”
- “Gameplay is very clunky.”
- “Sure, the gameplay is clunky and combat is very basic, but it could be fun with other players.”
- “I could fix the entire game in 24 hours, but I gave up with game companies; no one on the dev team cares about gameplay or fun or competitiveness (because they never play online games, so they have no idea what they are working on).”
graphics
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered mediocre, with some users noting a lack of visual impact and aesthetic appeal, particularly in vehicle damage mechanics. While the game is built on Unity and has a polished look, it is still seen as limited compared to other titles, with some players expressing disappointment in the overall quality. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with some appreciating the updates while others criticize them as subpar.
- “Aesthetic and setting”
- “Good old game with new graphics and much more!”
- “Unlike Crossout, taking parts off an enemy vehicle is very bland and flaky; there's no real impact to it visually or aesthetically. Moreover, because the pieces are generally uniform, you'll encounter scenarios where damage propagation allows players to hit your core in frustratingly roundabout ways.”
- “Basically a rip-off of free-to-play games like World of Tanks... the graphics are terrible and the controls are equally bad.”
- “It's a prim and proper Unity game, which means it'll be limited in the graphics department regardless, but it looks pretty good as it is.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its destructible cars, which contribute to comedic moments, especially in crowded servers where chaos ensues. Overall, players find the game to be quite funny, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game can get very funny with all of the destructible cars.”
- “The servers are full, and the game is really funny.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat excessive, particularly as they progress through tiers, but they still enjoy the overall experience.
- “In its current state, it could do with a few more players, and it's a bit grindy. As you progress up the tiers, you earn much more coin and experience, but it can feel repetitive.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous glitches and visual bugs, alongside inconsistent physics and a combat system that requires significant improvement, leading to an overall lack of stability.
- “It's full of glitches and visual bugs; the physics are weird, and the combat system needs serious work.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from more inspired and engaging music to enhance the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly inspiring and elevates the entire gaming experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, enhancing the emotional depth of the game.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The background music is so bland that it often fades into the background, failing to enhance the gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization model resembles the earlier version of Robocraft, which was criticized for being overloaded with microtransactions.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without pushing for purchases.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall experience.”
- “Just like the old Robocraft before it was filled with microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”