Main Assembly vs Techtonica
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Main Assembly wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Main Assembly is $29.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Main Assembly | Techtonica |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 43 |
| Quality | 68 | 55 |
| Value | 64 | 40 |
| Popularity | 24 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.44 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.7% positive | 64.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 51 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Main Assembly | Techtonica |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 26, 2021 | November 7, 2024 |
| Developers | Bad Yolk Games | Fire Hose Games |
| Publishers | Team17 | Fire Hose Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS® 7 (64-bit) | Windows 10 or Later (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processor (3.5 GHz or greater / 6 cores or greater) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD equivalent | GeForce GTX 1070 8GB VRAM (or equivalent) / AMD RX 5700 XT 8GB VRAM (or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Internet connection required for mutliplayer. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Main Assembly or Techtonica?
Main Assembly won the comparison against Techtonica based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Main Assembly worth buying over Techtonica?
Based on the metrics, Main Assembly won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Main Assembly currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC