Pistonica

You are an ace pilot and brilliant engineer recruited to investigate a mysterious radio signal that could disturb world peace. The fate of global harmony might rest in your hands… but no pressure.

Build your factory — Use the island’s resources to craft machines and tools powered by steam. From heaters and boilers to steam engines, design a thriving factory or embrace conveyor-belt chaos. Balance production, energy, and space as you grow your operation.

Automate — Create clever production lines that gather, refine, and transport resources. Use conveyor belts and zeppelin drones to move materials where they’re needed. Unlock new technology and optimize your layout for smoother flow and greater output.

Construct the impossible — Build an advanced transmitter in multiple stages. Each phase demands new tech, rarer materials, and more power. Push your steam-powered frontier toward a transmitter capable of reaching the signal’s source.

Decode strange signals — Your lab receives transmissions and decodes them with classic punch-card technology. Interpret the data, uncover clues, and chart the path to contact and cooperation with the signal’s origin.

Explore a peaceful open world — Wander a calm, expansive island with diverse biomes. Discover new resources, identify vantage points for optimal factory placement, and find the perfect spot to expand. No hostile creatures will disturb your work, letting you focus on craft and discovery.

Trade with scientists — Exchange resources with eccentric scientists and airship traders to fund your mission. Negotiations add color to your progress as you balance relationships and resources.

Key features

• Build and Automate – Design machines and production lines to gather, refine, and transport resources.
• Constructing the Impossible – Develop a multi-stage transmitter requiring advanced tech and power.
• A Glimpse into the Past – Experience rusted engines, hissing steam, and graceful zeppelins gliding across the sky.
• Decode Strange Signals – Decode transmissions in your lab using classic punch-card technology.
• Explore the Island – A peaceful, open world with varied biomes and resources, perfect for strategic placement.
• Trade with the World – Airships ferry goods to fund your mission and expand your reach.
• Humour Meets Serious Gameplay – A warm, witty retro tone wraps solid resource management and crafting in an engaging package.

Prepare to balance ingenuity, exploration, and diplomacy as you work toward preserving world peace. Pistonica blends strategic factory automation with a nostalgic, rover-on-the-horizon vibe for a distinct, captivating experience.