Bare Metal
Developed by Michael McCartney · Published by Blue Mana
At a glance
Overview
A free to play, indie, simulation game by Michael McCartney, published by Blue Mana — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A fast-paced tug-of-war game.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Bare Metal.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1.5 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 64MB Integrated
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Bare Metal FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Bare Metal?
Steam classifies Bare Metal as a Free To Play, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Michael McCartney. A fast-paced tug-of-war game.
Is Bare Metal free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Bare Metal as Free to Play.
Is Bare Metal single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Bare Metal: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Bare Metal on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Bare Metal for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Bare Metal support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Bare Metal with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Bare Metal out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 1, 2017.
What platforms is Bare Metal on?
Bare Metal is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Bare Metal single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Bare Metal cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Who made Bare Metal?
Bare Metal is developed by Michael McCartney and published by Blue Mana.
Where to get Bare Metal
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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