National Machine is a Simulation, Strategy, Early Access game from Eric Sun with a 52% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by sandbox, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Eric Sun
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 52% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 / AMD Radeon RX470
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8
Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
From Steam reviews
Review notes
National Machine is worth a closer look if you want automation and management.
Best for players who want automation and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
Steam review snapshots
Also the tutorial lacks alot of information, Like how this new port/panel management system or commonly preferred to as Traffic logistics by…Also the tutorial lacks alot of information, Like how this new port/panel management system or commonly preferred to as Traffic logistics by…It is presented at this time in sandbox mode, so building cost nothing , and there is no demand for anything, but…Why it fits
Check it if you want simulation, strategy filtered by sandbox, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.