Manic Mechanics

Grab parts from the assembly line, repair them and put them back onto the car.

“Manic Mechanics” lets you run a car workshop together with your friends. In each level, you’re tasked with repairing a series of vehicles. Mostly one after the other, but some levels deposit multiple ones simultaneously, forcing you to prioritize. Your goal is to repair enough cars before the clock runs out.

In each level, there are one or more conveyor belts delivering a continuous stream of spare parts. You need to collect, process and assemble them. Although “assembling” is a bit of a stretch. All you need to do is throw the finished parts roughly in the direction of the car. However, what you need to do in between is quite varied: Engines have to be fixed, tires have to be inflated, doors have to be painted … and the list goes on. Each of these tasks essentially feels like its own minigame. Combined with environmental challenges and a ticking clock, the game quickly becomes hectic.

“Manic Mechanics” offers 40 levels across six regions and continously introduces new gameplay mechanics like charging batteries for electric cars. You may be tempted to call it another “Overcooked” clone, but the developers successfully manage to explore the car theme thoroughly and include a lot of interesting ideas to stand out from the crowd. “Manic Mechanics” is a fun party game for up to 4 players that we can easily recommend.

Why you should play it:

• The game includes 40 co-op levels with varying gameplay mechanics and a dedicated versus mode.
• It’s a charming affair: Even navigating the minimap is fun, because everyone gets to drive their own little car.

Last edited: 12.05.2024

Supported Platforms

• Windows (Steam)
• PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
• XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One (Microsoft Store)
• Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Manic Mechanics”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

• Regular Gamepad
• Single Joy Con (Switch)
• Keyboard (PC, Multiple Players)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Manic Mechanics”.

Multiplayer Options

• Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
• Online Multiplayer
• Remote Play Together on Steam
• SharePlay on PSN (2 Players)

Remote Play Together (Steam) and SharePlay (PSN) allow you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. Remote Play Together is free. SharePlay requires a paid PSN subscription and is limited to 60 minutes per session and a maximum of 2 players.