Steamroll

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Steamroll is an adventure and puzzle game set in a steampunk-inspired world, where you control the Scarabeus vehicle to solve puzzles and escape a crumbling mine. By shooting "steamballs" from the Scarabeus, players create ramps, activate triggers, and more to progress through the game. As a young engineer, your precision and calculus skills will be tested, as you navigate through the mine, pushing buttons, activating switches, and opening doors.

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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting steampunk theme with enjoyable puzzles that challenge players to think ahead.
  • Graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an atmospheric and immersive experience.
  • Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a mix of turret-based shooting and movement mechanics that integrate well into the puzzles.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes and physics glitches that hinder gameplay.
  • Controls can be confusing and the puzzles may feel tedious, leading to a grind-like experience.
  • The game is relatively short, which limits the opportunity for players to develop strategies and tactics across levels.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring a mix of turret-based shooting and light platforming elements that increase in difficulty at a satisfying pace. Players experience a trial-and-error mechanic due to the initial lack of guidance, but overall, the gameplay is fun and challenging, complemented by a decent plot and solid artwork.

    • “The actual gameplay, however, is very interesting and gets harder on a decent curve.”
    • “The gameplay has an interesting mix of turret-based 'pinball' shooting combined with a movement mechanic (I'd call it light platforming without jumping, if that makes sense).”
    • “Gameplay is fun - playing against time or resources (or both).”
    • “The tunnel game mechanic forces trial and error, as the guide path only appears after the first time it's used.”
    • “Gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of the game are well-received, with users praising the solid artwork and smooth performance. The visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, complementing the engaging gameplay and decent plot.

    • “The gameplay is fun, the plot is decent, and the artwork is solid.”
    • “It runs smoothly, has very nice graphics, and pleasant background music.”
    • “Good story, nice graphics, and it works on Linux.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging replayability. Players appreciate how well it complements the visuals and gameplay, contributing to a pleasant and immersive environment.

    • “It's atmospheric and calming; the music fits very well, and the mines make you want to replay the levels again.”
    • “It runs smoothly, has very nice graphics, and pleasant background music.”
    • “Puzzle-solving tricks, steampunk art, good music, and sounds.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it boring while others appreciate its decent plot and good execution. Overall, the narrative is considered enjoyable, complemented by nice graphics and solid artwork.

    • “Good story, nice graphics, and it works on Linux.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, the plot is decent, and the artwork is solid.”
    • “The background story is boring.”
    • “The plot lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “Character development is weak, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and physics glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players find it unplayable due to these persistent problems.

    • “But this game is just way too buggy.”
    • “I simply cannot play this game due to the physics glitches.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its calming qualities, enhanced by fitting music, which creates an immersive experience that encourages players to replay levels, particularly in the mines.

    • “It's atmospheric and calming; the music fits very well, and the mines make you want to replay the levels again.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, citing confusing controls and tedious puzzles, which detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes early in gameplay further compounded their dissatisfaction.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it quickly became a chore rather than fun.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance alongside impressive graphics and enjoyable background music.

    • “It runs smoothly, has very nice graphics, and pleasant background music.”
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