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Bartlow's Dread Machine

Developed by Beep Games, Inc., Tribetoy · Published by Beep Games, Inc.

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 29, 2020 Price$5.99 Metacritic70/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$5.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic70/100
Languages6
Achievements19

Overview

An action game by Beep Games, Inc., Tribetoy, published by Beep Games, Inc. — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 85% positive of 82
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:ActionSteampunkArcadeIndieShooterSingleplayerTwin Stick ShooterCo-opLocal Co-OpRetroBullet HellTop-Down Shooter

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 Bartlow's Dread Machine.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: i5-5200U 2.2 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750ti
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - Portugal

Bartlow's Dread Machine 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 Bartlow's Dread Machine?

Steam classifies Bartlow's Dread Machine as a Action game, developed by Beep Games, Inc., Tribetoy. An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.

How much does Bartlow's Dread Machine cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Bartlow's Dread Machine at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Bartlow's Dread Machine single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Bartlow's Dread Machine: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Bartlow's Dread Machine on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Bartlow's Dread Machine for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Bartlow's Dread Machine out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 29, 2020.

What platforms is Bartlow's Dread Machine on?

Bartlow's Dread Machine is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Bartlow's Dread Machine single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Bartlow's Dread Machine cost?

Steam lists it at $5.99.

Does Bartlow's Dread Machine have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 19 achievements for Bartlow's Dread Machine.

What is Bartlow's Dread Machine's Metacritic score?

Bartlow's Dread Machine has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Bartlow's Dread Machine?

Bartlow's Dread Machine is developed by Beep Games, Inc., Tribetoy and published by Beep Games, Inc..

Where to get Bartlow's Dread Machine

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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