Steam Version of A Machine That Only Shines Announced
The Steam release brings the free itch.io game to a wider audience with added options and a sound gallery, while a Switch version is also in the works.
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Monthly Wetlands announced a Steam version of A Machine That Only Shines, its adventure game released free on itch.io in January 2026. The Steam release adds volume, screen size, and language options, plus a sound gallery after clearing. Release date and price are undecided. A Nintendo Switch version is also in preparation.
The Steam store page for A Machine That Only Shines is now live, with the release date and price still undecided. The game, from the developer of Enjoy the Family Restaurant, was released free on itch.io in January 2026 for Windows and macOS.
Players control a machine that can only emit light, responding to a visitor's real-time remarks by toggling the glow on and off. The visitor's interpretation of those responses drives the story, with a playtime of about 60 minutes.
The Steam version adds volume adjustment, screen size change, and language selection, and unlocks a sound gallery after clearing the game. It supports Japanese, English, and Chinese in Simplified and Traditional scripts, on Windows and macOS. A Nintendo Switch version is also in preparation.
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