Mother Machine
Playing now
1+1 vs. yesterday
33%of peak
All-time peak
37 Sep 2026
Playing now
1+1 vs. yesterday
All-time peak
37 Sep 2026
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| Community | Steam Deck Verified! Our Gremlin technicians have been very busy in the last few weeks and we are happy to announce that Mother Machine is now officially Steam Deck Verified . This means that the game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display. We’ll keep improving various other aspects of Mother Machine in the coming weeks , so stay tuned for more news! In the meantim… | — | |
| Game update | Mother Machine Update 1.2.1 Greetings Gremlins, We hope you're enjoying exploring the Creators' Ruins! Today's update has a few fixes for Split Screen and Steam Deck: · Fixed Player 2 not having correct interaction prompts sometimes in splitscreen · Fixed Player 2 not being able to leave menus when using the "P1 Uses Controller" mode · Removed the "Fullscreen" option on Steam Deck that caused issues (use "Windowed Fullscr… | 18984314 | |
| Community | Remote Play Together with your friends! Try now playing Mother Machine online with a friend using Steam's Remote Play Together, you will be playing split-screen as in our local coop. And the best part is that our demo also has the Steam Remote Play Together enabled, so you don’t need to buy the game if you want to try it! To play split-screen online, just open the Steam overlay, and click 'Remote Play', then invite a friend. Once the… | — | |
| Major update | FREE DLC: Creators’ Ruins is out now! We have been working on this and now we can finally share our new lifetime-free Biome DLC ! Gather your friends and prepare for mayhem: the Creators' Ruins are waiting to be explored (and most likely wrecked) by you! And all you have to do is to update the game! As we previously announced, the Creators' Ruins seamlessly extends the base game of Mother Machine with an array of exciting new featu… | — | |
| In-game event | Mother Machine Update 1.2 (Creators' Ruins Update) As well as the new Creators' Ruins Biome (plus 10 new mutations!), this update has a number of bug fixes and other changes. In particular, we've made some big improvements to the performance of the game which should now run at a higher framerate, both on lower spec machines and those with the newest GPUs! NEW · Added the Creators' Ruins Biome ( click here for more details ) · Added new Platform… | 18900180 | |
| Community | New FREE DLC Incoming: The Creators' Ruins! Being the chaotic gremlins we are, we're thrilled to announce a huge, lifetime-free Biome DLC for your ultimate enjoyment! Gather your friends and prepare for mayhem: the Creators' Ruins are waiting to be explored (and most likely wrecked) by you! The Creators' Ruins seamlessly extends the base game of Mother Machine with an array of exciting new features: 10 New Mutations Unlock even more spec… | — | |
| Game update | Mother Machine Update 1.1.1 Greetings Gremlins, Today we have a small hotfix that fixes a few issues: · Fixed getting stuck in the loading screen while joining another player's Expedition · Fixed the second Splitscreen player not having the correct Mutation and Customization options · Fixed Friendly Drone in the Battery Delivery expedition not always following a player · Fixed sometimes getting stuck while going through a… | 18579093 | |
| Release | New Cosmetics Pack And Free Content Update! Greetings Gremlins! Time to take your cave style to the next level! The Mother Machine Cosmetics Pack is OUT NOW! Enjoy all the new ways to make your chaos gremlin stand out, including: 🧠 New heads 👀 Expressive eyes 👂 Funky ears 🦾 Wild limb attachments 🎒 Back bling for the bold 🧥 And a heap of stylish new skins! Get your gremlin to match your mood, or do a complete monster makeover - make… | — | |
| Release | Style Unleashed: Cosmetics Pack Arrives May 5th! Greetings Gremlins! Are you ready to take your cave style to the next level? Introducing the Mother Machine Cosmetics Pack, arriving on May 5th! You've asked for more ways to make your chaos gremlins stand out, and we're delivering. This brand-new DLC is packed full of fresh visual flair, including: 🧠 New heads 👀 Expressive eyes 👂 Funky ears 🦾 Wild limb attachments 🎒 Back bling for the bol… | — | |
| Game update | Mother Machine Update 1.0.3 Greeting Gremlins, A small patch today with a few tweaks and fixes: · Change: Most mutations no longer get interrupted by taking damage · Change: Most mutations no longer cost Belly if they do get interrupted · Change: You can now choose either Fullscreen or Windowed Fullscreen in the options menu · Fix: Hopefully fixed the crash players using Windows 10 20H2 or earlier when accessing Mutations… | 18043114 | |
| In-game event | Mother Machine Update 1.0.2 Greetings Gremlins! Today's update adds support for DLSS technologies and also gives you more control over how some of the graphics options behave. We know many of you woud like the game to run at a higher frame-rate, and this is just the first step to making that happen. We are focusing on optimizing the game, both in terms of rendering performance and also the overhead of managing everything… | 17950259 | |
| Game update | Mother Machine Update 1.0.1 Greetings Gremlins! We at Maschinen-Mensch hope you're enjoying the caves! We've certainly been having a blast hopping in with some of you - you can recognise the devs in game from our stylish baseball caps. If you see us, give us a wave (or a butt wiggle)! Today's small update focuses on improving the experience of playing together, so you can join your friends without hassle. There are also a… | 17882520 | |
| Community | Mother Machine is fully playable on Steam Deck You can play Mother Machine on your Steam Deck and enjoy the full experience! Sitting on the couch, while the other player is on the PC, playing as a group in the same room, or just chilling on the bed while you customize your gremlin. There are many possibilities and you can check them out ^^ | — | |
| News | You can now buy Mother Machine! Hello Gremlins, We are beyond excited! Embrace your inner chaos gremlin and dive into the Ashen Spores biome. With procedurally generated levels and five story acts, your adventure is limitless: unravel the mystery behind our beloved Mother! On top of the base game, we are also launching a DLC expansion: the Misty Grove biome, with more mutations and creatures to encounter. The DLC is free unti… | — | |
| Community | Announcing FREE Launch DLC We’re happy to announce that Mother Machine will release with the launch day DLC Misty Grove . To celebrate our launch the DLC will be completely free for exactly 2 weeks, and once claimed, it’s yours to keep forever. The free period will end after the 9th of April. The DLC is an optional expansion for those who love the core gameplay and want more variety. It introduces Misty Grove , a biome v… | — | |
| Community | Mother Machine is part of Future Games Show! Hello Gremlins! More wonderful news coming your way! We're super excited to be part of the Future Games Show! It is a great opportunity for you to try our demo with your friends and make sure that you get notified on the release day. If you want to check out FGS live, tune in this Thursday at 1:00pm PT on YouTube (or your favorite streaming platform, as it will be live on Twitch, X, Facebook, T… | — | |
| Community | The Art of Chaos About Mother Machine After working for 10 years on games that rely heavily on procedural generation, we are about to release our latest game, Mother Machine , on March 26th. Unlike our previous games, which were tile-based strategy games, Mother Machine is a 2.5D multiplayer platformer with a strong emphasis on exploration. It’s pretty wild when you think about the shift in genre, but I was eag… | — | |
| Game update | Mother Machine Demo Update 2 Hey Gremlins! Mother Machine's launch is less than 2 weeks away! The team has been hard at work getting the final version ready, and today we're updating the Demo with the new goodies. As this includes a few balance changes, and changes to the way you progress through the game, we've had to do a progression wipe as part of this update. Don't forget you can skip the tutorial to get straight back… | — | |
| News | Women's Day Sale Hello Gremlins! You're getting a ton of news from us lately, aren't you lucky! We're super excited to be part of the Women's Day Sale! While our game won't be on sale (it's not out yet!) it means a lot to us to be included along with some amazing women-led studios. There will also be various showcases throughout the week that we can't wait to check out, how exciting!! Come join us in celebratin… | — | |
| Game update | Mother Machine Demo Hotfix 1 Hey Gremlins! Thank you to everyone who's played the demo so far, submitted bug reports and sent over feedback. We appreciate that you enjoy our little chaos gremlins as much as we do! We've got a couple of bugfixes and improvements coming up - here's the full changelist! · Fixed Steam Friend invites not working when the person being invited did have the game running yet · Fixed some crashes ·… | 17518916 | |
| Announcement | Mother Machine Trailer & Release Date! Hello Gremlins! We've come so far in the development of Mother Machine and we're so excited to finally announce our release date! Ready your gremlin butts for absolute chaos on March 26th! That's right, Mother Machine is a March Mother. Lotsa Ms going on here - is it a coincidence?! Anyway, enough of me babbling, I know you want to see our brand new trailer so here we go! Beautiful, isn't it? �… | — | |
| News | Mother Machine is part of Steam Next Fest! Hello Gremlins! The time has come... Steam Next Fest is here! Grab your friends and jump into our Mother Machine online multiplayer demo right now! We made a ton of changes to the game and we're continuing to make improvements to the graphics, the stability, the story, and more! Come try out the first chapter of Mother Machine's story with up to 3 gremlin friends all over the world. Cause chaos… | — | |
| News | Mother Machine Demo & Couch Co-Op Fest! Hello gremlins, Couch Co-Op Fest has officially started! Grab a friend and jump into our Mother Machine splitscreen demo right now! We've made a lot of changes since the last time you got your gremlin claws on the game. The demo includes the first chapter of Mother Machine's story with a completely revamped UI, updated graphics, voiceover for Mother and more! Our splitscreen demo will allow you… | — | |
| News | Mother Machine December Playtest IS LIVE! Hello gremlins, Mother is good, Mother is kind. If you missed the last playtest, then fear not! We're opening the gates again and from now until the 16th of December, you can be your most chaotic gremlin self in Mother Machine!! 🤖 Got some questions? Check out our FAQ . Feedback? Head on down to our Discord to chat to our devs or write in our steam discussions! We've also got some juicy stream… | — | |
| News | Mother Machine Open Beta Playtest IS LIVE! Hello gremlins, THE GATES ARE OPEN!! From now until the 25th of November, you can be your most chaotic gremlin self in Mother Machine!! Got some questions? Check out our FAQ . Feedback? Head on down to our Discord to chat to our devs or write in our steam discussions! And don't forget to join our stream tonight at 18:00 CET! Unleash your inner gremlin & let's complete missions for Mother! | — | |
| Esports | Mother Machine Play With Devs on Friday! Gremlins rejoice! We'll be streaming on Twitch during the playtest and you can play with us! What does this mean for you? You can play with our devs and ask various questions about Mother Machine, the development process, and other cool stuff - just be nice! Let's gooo - see you on Twitch ! | — | |
| Community | Mother Machine Open Beta Playtest FAQ is live! Hello Gremlins! Are you lost? Confused? Have no fear, Mother is here (to answer some of your frequent playtest questions)! Q: How do I get into the playtest? A: Go to our Steam page, scroll to our Mother Machine Playtest and press the button "Request Access" Q: How long is the playtest? A: The Mother Machine Open Beta Playtest will start on November 22nd at 10:30 CET and end on November 25th at… | — |
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