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You’re the designer, engineer and architect if you can imagine it you can create it! Construct robots of any shape or size from eight-legged spider bots to eerie UFO contraptions.

2021Simulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Bad Yolk Games
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Frequently asked about Main Assembly

Does Main Assembly run on Steam Deck?
Main Assembly is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Main Assembly cost?
Main Assembly is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Main Assembly have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Main Assembly supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Main Assembly?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Main Assembly are Stormworks: Build and Rescue, Archean, TerraTech.
Who developed Main Assembly?
Main Assembly was developed by Bad Yolk Games and published by Team17.

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