Forget Helldivers 2 Mechs, This Mech Farming Game May Be Steam's Next Big Thing

Despite all the success and hype around the mechs of , the upcoming mech farming game may be Steam's next big thing. 2024 has been a year of indie games and smaller studios taking the spotlight, and is no exception. The cooperative shooter has become one of the most popular releases in gaming history while continuing its development with well-timed content updates. However, early previews show it may be the perfect game for those who want a more relaxing and casual experience.

Originally planned to be released in 2023,is a single-player or online co-op game where players begin their lives anew on an alien planet. They take up the role of a farmer, but instead of using regular tools, a state-of-the-art mech is used. With these mechs, farmers are tasked with restoring the semi-polluted world, building up their farms, and unlocking the secrets of this abandoned planet. offers a vast open world for players to explore and expand while enjoying their peaceful sci-fi farming life.

Unlike 's new mech, the mech in is focused on farming and offers five tools to perform the job. First, the Power Saw can break trees, plants, rocks, and ore for resource gathering. Second is the Vacuum, which will allow players to harvest their crops, crop seeds, and fill their water tanks. This water is needed for the Irrigation Hose, used to water the crops and clean up any hazardous materials. Lastly, the Seed Shooter and Sprout Shooter will shoot crop seeds and tree sprouts into their respective plots for growth.

Along with the tools, 's mech has two other abilities in the Thrusters and Transformation Modes. The Thrusters allow the mech to reach higher points and traverse obstacles that normal walking can't. Meanwhile, unlocking Transformation Modes will allow the mech's legs to transform into different vehicles like a plow to quickly harvest and prepare plots.

These modes and the five tools can all be upgraded using the mechUpgrade Station. Upgrades are purchased using resources that are