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National Machine

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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 requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

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 style

The fun is in making systems run by themselves.

confusing-onboarding

Friction

The first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.

management

Play style

The 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…
Management
Also the tutorial lacks alot of information, Like how this new port/panel management system or commonly preferred to as Traffic logistics by…
Confusing Onboarding
It is presented at this time in sandbox mode, so building cost nothing , and there is no demand for anything, but…
Automation

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.

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