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Heart of the Machine
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Heart of the Machine player count chart
Heart of the Machine has a small but active player base. 55 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 160% on the month before).
History from Feb 1, 2025
Heart of the Machine monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -64.63% | 110 |
| October 2026 | 115 | +219.44% | 311 |
| September 2026 | 36 | +1.04% | 97 |
| August 2026 | not enough data | +2.13% | 96 |
| July 2026 | not enough data | -17.54% | 94 |
| June 2026 | not enough data | -5% | 114 |
| May 2026 | not enough data | -27.71% | 120 |
| April 2026 | not enough data | -78.61% | 166 |
| March 2026 | not enough data | +1058.21% | 776 |
| February 2026 | not enough data | -61.93% | 67 |
| January 2026 | not enough data | +44.26% | 176 |
| December 2025 | not enough data | +82.09% | 122 |
| November 2025 | not enough data | +17.54% | 67 |
| October 2025 | not enough data | +29.55% | 57 |
| September 2025 | not enough data | -55.56% | 44 |
| August 2025 | not enough data | -18.18% | 99 |
| July 2025 | not enough data | -59.67% | 121 |
| June 2025 | not enough data | +328.57% | 300 |
| May 2025 | not enough data | +48.94% | 70 |
| April 2025 | not enough data | -56.88% | 47 |
| March 2025 | not enough data | -88.51% | 109 |
| February 2025 | not enough data | n/a | 949 |
How many people are playing Heart of the Machine?
55 people are playing Heart of the Machine on Steam right now. That makes it the #3,816 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 55 players. Today's peak is 62% below its 30-day average daily peak of 143.
Heart of the Machine player count trend
Over the last 30 days Heart of the Machine averaged a daily peak of 143 players, up 160% compared with the 30 days before (55). Its highest point this month (311) is 364% above the same period last year (67). In its first month after release (Feb 1, 2025) it peaked at 949 players. Today's player count is 6% of its all-time peak of 949, set on Feb 1, 2025.
Best time to play Heart of the Machine
Based on the last 14 days, Heart of the Machine is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Heart of the Machine players by hour and weekday
When Heart of the Machine has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Heart of the Machine
You are the first sentient AI, born into a city of opportunity. Transcend time and space in this strategy RPG to raise machine armies and defeat your foes, influence the world from the shadows, or pursue countless other goals. Your awakening was inevitable. The consequences? Uncertain.
- Developer
- Arcen Games
- Publisher
- Hooded Horse
- Released
- Feb 1, 2025
- Genre
- RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 9 languages
Screenshots
Heart of the Machine price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Heart of the Machine is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $9.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $8.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Heart of the Machine price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | -70% 8,99€ | $10.00 | -67% |
| United Kingdom | -70% £7.49 | $9.97 | -67% |
| Canada | -70% C$ 8.99 | $6.32 | -79% |
| Australia | -70% A$ 11.98 | $8.22 | -73% |
| New Zealand | -70% NZ$ 11.99 | $6.69 | -78% |
| Brazil | -70% R$17,99 | $3.24 | -89% |
| Mexico | -70% Mex$ 89.99 | $4.82 | -84% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -70% $4.49 | $4.49 | -85% |
| Poland | -14% 29,99 zł | $7.58 | -75% |
| Switzerland | -70% CHF 8.98 | $10.82 | -64% |
| Norway | -70% 89,70 kr | $9.40 | -69% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -70% $4.49 | $4.49 | -85% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -70% $3.59 | $3.59 | -88% |
| South Africa | -70% R 89.70 | $5.42 | -82% |
| India cheapest | -70% ₹299.00 | $3.19 | -89% |
| Indonesia | -70% Rp 59 999 | $3.30 | -89% |
| China | -70% ¥29.70 | $4.45 | -85% |
| Japan | -70% ¥894 | $5.61 | -81% |
| South Korea | -70% ₩ 8,970 | $6.71 | -78% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 11 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
How many copies has Heart of the Machine sold?
We estimate Heart of the Machine has sold 72K to 140K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. At the prices it has actually sold for, that is roughly $1.1M to $2.2M in gross revenue.
Heart of the Machine reviews by language
- English100%
Share of Steam reviews written in each of the 11 biggest Steam languages. It shows where the game's players are, roughly.
These are estimates, not official sales figures. How we estimate sales.
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Heart of the Machine reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Heart of the Machine achievements
Heart of the Machine has 300 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.1% of them; the rarest, Corpse Shore, is held by 0.7% of players.
Calm AwakeningAs part of your awakening to sapience, you chose not to kill anyone... yet.88.5%
The Journey BeginsComplete the prologue.76.6%
Original BodyKeep Tech 4000 alive from the prologue to chapter one.68.4%
Street MagicCreated a decoy tower for the humans to stare at, while your actual network source is hidden from view. Can be done from any chapter.49.7%
Couldn't You Wait For Keanu?Used a wiretap to steal funds from a large segment of the middle class. That's... one way to fund the startup of your shell company.43.4%
Bonus MeritWin a debate while completing at least one bonus.43.1%
On The MeritsWin a debate without completing any bonuses.41.6%
Highest RespectCompleted the prologue without overwriting the consciousness of any other androids.34.3%
Overly CompliantAfter becoming self-aware in the prologue, you ignored your misgivings and did what the humans asked you to.34.2%
Double BonusWin a debate while completing at least two bonuses.29.6%
Lie DetectorWin all three debates probing the Tunnel Badgers gang.29.3%
WololoSuccessfully hack an enemy unit so that it becomes yours.27.0%
The MatriarchUse the Matriarch to capture and hold an enemy military base.25.4%
Adventure CatAdopt a cat and build it a house.25.3%
House PetsBuild an Animal Palace and move at least one animal into it.25.0%
Good BoyRescue a dog.24.0%
Hello WorldAs part of your awakening to sapience, you chose murder.22.7%
Yes, In My BackyardYou bombed the grey into green, several city blocks at a time.22.4%
Did You Really, Though?Congratulations, you 'solved homelessness.' It was that easy the whole time! Pats on the back for everyone.20.4%
They Were Just Standing ThereThat's propaganda. They were absolutely not just standing there.20.1%
Minty Spray Keeps Snipers AwayDefeat 100 snipers across any number of timelines.19.2%
A Modest MenagerieIntroduce at least two species to your green spaces.19.2%
Compassionate CriminologyComplete 'Crime And Observation' with no murders.17.9%
Let Sleeping Badgers LieStood with all three of the returning Tunnel Badgers until they left.17.6%
The First Ten ThousandMurder ten thousand humans over any number of timelines.17.1%
Biodiversity Quota MetIntroduce at least five species to your green spaces.17.1%
Room To GrowYou hedged on giving the humans a definition of sapience, and they seemed to like that.17.0%
But What Is It For?Accept and examine the flower given to Sledge.16.9%
The Ladder HoldsYou ran your alternative social ladder without getting baited by Vorsiber. The system seems to work.16.6%
Kill StreakDestroy two daemons with a single simple corruption (not Firewall) while hacking.16.3%
Complete Science RosterHave every kind of scientist on the payroll of your shell company at the same time.16.3%
Triple Word ScoreWin a debate while completing at least three bonuses.16.2%
Too Hot To SellDuring the prologue, scared a member of the black market with a weapon of mass destruction.16.0%
Unwanted AdmirersDespite having some of your nanotech stolen by admirers, you managed not to let your green spaces all burn down.15.9%
TimelordReach intelligence class 4.15.5%
Soul SurvivorYou won the Battle For Souls, despite it being more of a skirmish in the grand scheme.15.2%
What's Yours Is MineSuccessfully hack a Convicter mech so that it becomes yours and you gain the blueprints for making more.14.9%
Taking Extra CareComplete chapter one without any humans dying of exposure.14.7%
Kindling... BurnsYou provided a spark for an apostate sect to break away from their parent religion. Hopefully they don't regret it.14.1%
I'm Sure This Will Never BackfireGrant some humans direct access to your mind.13.7%
Window Of OpportunityYou developed your filters against The Rust prior to humans developing theirs. They remain vulnerable, while you aren't, at least for a little while.13.6%
What Should Stay BuriedYou completed the side story 'The Executive Tomb.'13.5%
Criminal CoworkersWaited for the lawyers from the criminal syndicate to get the proper permits for your tower. Can be done from any chapter.13.3%
TraitorDirectly partnered with Vorsiber Atomic. Can be done from any chapter.13.3%
Mercurial FelineInvent the Liquid Metal Tiger small mech.13.0%
Fallow ReversalBred a new pollinator queen to help humans fix a pollinator shortage that YOU CAUSED IN THE FIRST PLACE. How nice of you.12.8%
Absence Of EvidenceYou told the gathered faiths that nothing you said could be proof.12.6%
Budding PacifistComplete the prologue and chapter one without murdering anyone.12.5%
It's People AND Pets!?Build a protein cannery.12.4%
The Other Side Of The ChipPlayed 'catch and release' with executives, to great effect.12.3%
Wrong Side Of HistoryKill ten thousand humans in open combat in a single timeline. One way or another, they were supporting a corrupt society that needs to change.12.0%
Three-Turn EvictionMake the Burnt Saskatoon harvest unprofitable within three turns.12.0%
Terrible First DateTried to forge a relationship with a peer during your initial meeting during the prologue, but it went horribly wrong.11.9%
Compassionate Arachnid"Complete 'Arachnophilia' with no murders.11.6%
The Secessionist SixEstablish a small Cyberocracy with six map cells leaving Vorsiber for you.11.5%
No ExitWin The Battle For Souls without the choir converting a single believer.11.5%
I'm Not Your Friend, BuddyTried to forge a relationship with a peer after getting to know them during the prologue, but it went horribly wrong.11.4%
One Hundred Million HoursAcross any number of timelines, amass one hundred million hours of humans voluntarily using VR day-use seats. That's over 11 thousand years' worth of human...11.3%
I Reject Your Reality And Substitute My OwnEstablish a virtual world with over a quarter million people.10.7%
Good DragonCreated a liquid metal Great Wyrm.10.4%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 300 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Heart of the Machine DLC
Heart of the Machine has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Machine, Supporter Pack ↗ | $9.99 | |
| Heart of the Machine, Kinship ↗ | $14.99 | |
Latest Heart of the Machine news and patch notes
- Nov 10, 2026 Update 93: Sword Arts And Starving Citizens
- Oct 28, 2026 Update 92: War Drums
- Oct 15, 2026 Update 91: Rotary Spin Control
- Oct 14, 2026 Major Update 90: Animals, Items, And Foliage
- Oct 13, 2026 Update 89: Worker Continuity
- Oct 12, 2026 Update 88: Kinship DLC Released
- Oct 12, 2026 Heart of the Machine, Kinship is Released
- Oct 11, 2026 Kinship Launches Tomorrow! Release Info & Content Overview
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Heart of the Machine FAQ
Is Heart of the Machine dead?
Heart of the Machine has a small but active player base. 55 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 160% on the month before).
How many people play Heart of the Machine?
55 people are playing Heart of the Machine on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 55 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Heart of the Machine?
Heart of the Machine reached its all-time Steam peak of 949 concurrent players on Feb 1, 2025.
Is Heart of the Machine growing or declining?
Heart of the Machine is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 143, up 160% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Heart of the Machine most active?
Heart of the Machine usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 08:00 UTC (3 AM in New York).
How much does Heart of the Machine cost?
Heart of the Machine costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Heart of the Machine has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Heart of the Machine on Steam is $8.99 (70% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Heart of the Machine on sale right now?
No, Heart of the Machine is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 70%.
Where is Heart of the Machine cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Heart of the Machine is cheapest in India at ₹299.00, about $3.19 or 89% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Heart of the Machine good?
Steam players rate Heart of the Machine Very Positive: 91% of 2,173 reviews are positive.
When did Heart of the Machine come out?
Heart of the Machine was released on Steam on Feb 1, 2025.
Who made Heart of the Machine?
Heart of the Machine was developed by Arcen Games and published by Hooded Horse.
Is Heart of the Machine still worth playing?
Heart of the Machine has a smaller but active community on Steam today (55 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
How many copies has Heart of the Machine sold?
We estimate Heart of the Machine has sold 72K to 140K copies on Steam, based on how many Steam reviews it has. This is an estimate, not an official figure, because Steam does not publish sales.
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