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Scrap Mechanic

Axolot Games· January 19, 2016
ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Gaining popularity
Well received (105,256 reviews)
Quality
74/100
Value
48/100
Popularity
54/100
$19.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 2 stores · Updated 8 days ago ago

Spread$3.49
Avg$21.74
Hist. Low$13.39
Best Price
in 93 days
Steam

Steam

Official Store · Updated 8 days ago ago

$19.99
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$23.48

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Current Price

$19.99

Hist. Low · $13.39

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
74/100
92% positive (105,256 reviews) — very positive reception
105,256 reviews — extremely reliable sample
Value
48/100
$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $13.39 — room for better deals
Popularity
54/100
1,831 concurrent players — solid base
105,256 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

January 19, 2016

Developers

Axolot Games

Publishers

Axolot Games

Platforms

Windows

Steam Recs

105,326

Official Website

www.scrapmechanic.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam WorkshopSteam CloudIncludes level editorFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 11 languages

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPolishPortuguese - BrazilSimplified Chinese

PC Requirements

Recommended

OS *Microsoft Windows 7 or later
ProcessorIntel Core i5 6600K
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
DirectXVersion 11
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage15 GB available space

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

92%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

97k

POSITIVE · 8k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

2k

PEAK (24H) · 2k ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scrap Mechanic worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Scrap Mechanic cheapest?

The best current deal for Scrap Mechanic is on Steam for $19.99.

What type of game is Scrap Mechanic?

Scrap Mechanic is categorized as: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Adventure.

What platforms is Scrap Mechanic available on?

Scrap Mechanic is available on: Windows.

When was Scrap Mechanic released?

Scrap Mechanic was released on January 19, 2016.

How many people are playing Scrap Mechanic?

According to recent data, Scrap Mechanic has approximately 1,831 concurrent players 14 hours ago.

Who made Scrap Mechanic?

Developed by: Axolot Games

Published by: Axolot Games

What are the best deals for Scrap Mechanic?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Scrap Mechanic across different stores:

  • Steam: $19.99
  • Kinguin: $23.48
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