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Team up for 1-4 player co-op platforming in procedurally-generated alien caves! Customize your gremlin, embrace the chaos and fart on friends! Tackle challenges together and unlock new looks and wild mutations for your next run!

2025ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Maschinen-Mensch
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Frequently asked about Mother Machine

Is Mother Machine verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Mother Machine is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Mother Machine cost?
Mother Machine is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Mother Machine have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Mother Machine supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Mother Machine?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Mother Machine are BattleBlock Theater®, Fury Unleashed, Caveblazers.
Who developed Mother Machine?
Mother Machine was developed by Maschinen-Mensch.

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