How many players can play?
Two to four players. You need at least one other person; the game is designed around a group of test subjects.
Quick answers / launch version
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions filling Steam discussions and Reddit threads. Dates matter here: launch limitations may change with patches.
Player questions
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Is there a single-player mode or bots?
No bot-filled single-player mode is advertised at launch. The official feature list describes a 2–4 player experience.
Does it have local co-op?
Not in the July 30 launch build. The developers said local co-op is planned for a late-August update. See the current support matrix.
Is there split screen?
Not at launch. The exact screen layout for the planned local co-op update has not been documented yet.
Can I use a controller?
Yes, the Steam store lists controller support. Individual trials can use different inputs, so follow the on-screen prompts. Multi-controller local play is not available until the local mode ships.
Does it have public matchmaking?
No. At launch, use a private room ID or a Steam friend invite. Players also share temporary room IDs in community LFG posts.
How do I invite a Steam friend?
Create a room, open the Steam overlay, and use the available invite action. If it is missing, send the lobby’s numeric room ID instead.
How many minigames are there?
Fifteen. The minigame archive currently has 14 verified official titles and one smoking trial whose official name is still being checked.
Is there a Mario Party-style board?
No board-game layer is advertised. Machine Party focuses on playing the minigames as a collection or jumping into selected favorites.
How long is a session?
Early player reviews report that trying all 15 games once takes roughly an hour. A custom selection can be much shorter.
Which platforms are supported?
Machine Party launched on Steam for Windows and SteamOS/Linux. No console release has been announced on the official store page.
Does it run on Steam Deck?
The Linux build and controller support make play possible in principle, but treat device-specific performance as early launch territory. Read the current Steam Deck and Linux guide before relying on it for a party.
Who made the game?
Mike Klubnika and GDeavid developed Machine Party. Oro Interactive publishes it, and Alex Peipman composed the industrial soundtrack.
Is it connected to Buckshot Roulette?
It shares a developer and sits in the same broader “Klubnikaverse” conversation, but it is a separate game. You do not need to play Buckshot Roulette first.
Is it connected to Tartarus Engine?
The launch ending uses KETAS, preset, simulation, and SENTINEL language that strongly supports a connection. The precise timeline and machine identity remain fan theory. Read the spoiler-heavy lore notes.
Why will my room ID not work?
The host may have left, recreated the room, or be on a different build. Copy a fresh ID, restart Steam, and follow the connection checklist.
Answers are based on the official Steam listing, developer launch announcement, achievements, and recurring launch-week community questions.