Mother Machine is gearing up for its March 26 launch on PC via Steam, and if you’re curious about this chaotic co-op adventure, there’s a free demo available now as part of Steam Next Fest: February 2025 Edition.
New things in demo
This updated demo isn’t just a preview—it’s packed with new features to give players a proper taste of the madness. Expect:
- Difficulty modes for a more tailored experience.
- Full voice acting for a richer narrative.
- UI improvements and level design tweaks for smoother gameplay.
- Expanded gremlin customisation, letting you deck out your little creature in all kinds of bizarre ways.
- Online co-op for up to four players, with matchmaking and a hub area to team up before heading into the depths.
About Mother Machine
Built in Unreal Engine 5, Mother Machine is a roguelike action platformer with a strong focus on co-op chaos. You and up to three friends play as bioengineered gremlins, climbing, leaping, and wreaking havoc through the alien cave networks of an abandoned space colony.
Mother Machine, the AI ruler of this strange world, has one request: go underground, collect rare tech, and uncover the planet’s hidden secrets. How you do that? Entirely up to your group’s mix of skills, mutations, and sheer mischief.
Key features
- Customise your chaos gremlin with wild mutations that change how you play.
- Master movement with freeform climbing, jumping, and environmental interactions.
- Experiment with emergent gameplay—every run plays out differently.
- Play with friends of all skill levels, thanks to balanced co-op mechanics.
A world of mischief and mystery
Mother Machine is set thousands of years in the future on a forgotten human colony. Left behind, the AI in charge had to invent a purpose for itself—and thus, you were created. Designed for survival and chaos, your mission is simple: explore, evolve, and keep your mechanical Mother company.
The deeper you go, the more strange creatures you’ll meet, the more bizarre abilities you’ll unlock, and the more you’ll question Mother’s true intentions.
The free demo is live on Steam, so if you’re up for some mutant gremlin mayhem, now’s your chance. And with launch day set for March 26, it won’t be long before you can dive in for the full experience.
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