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The Fabulous Fear Machine

Developed by Fictiorama Studios · Published by AMC Games

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 4, 2023 Price$7.19 Metacritic77/100 Steam reviews527

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$7.19
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic77/100
Steam reviews527
Languages5
Achievements47

Overview

An indie, simulation, strategy game by Fictiorama Studios, published by AMC Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 519
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Outbreak SimHorrorIndieSimulationStrategy2DStory RichDifficultSingleplayerChoices MatterTop-DownStrategy RPG

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 The Fabulous Fear Machine.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
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 SP1
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8600 GS, ATI Radeon HD 3470
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers
  • Additional Notes: If you match the Minimum Requirements, we recommend using minimal settings in order to avoid low frame rates.

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64), Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.6 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 610, ATI Radeon HD 4650 Series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Supported languages (5)

EnglishGermanSpanish - SpainRussianSimplified Chinese

The Fabulous Fear 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 The Fabulous Fear Machine?

Steam classifies The Fabulous Fear Machine as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Fictiorama Studios. The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style. As the Machine's new Master, you must sow fear and expand your influence by creating Legends, harvesting resources, manipulating events, and spying on your enemies.

How much does The Fabulous Fear Machine cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Fabulous Fear Machine at $7.19. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Fabulous Fear Machine single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Fabulous Fear Machine: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Fabulous Fear Machine on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Fabulous Fear Machine out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 4, 2023.

What platforms is The Fabulous Fear Machine on?

The Fabulous Fear Machine 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 The Fabulous Fear Machine single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Fabulous Fear Machine cost?

Steam lists it at $7.19.

Does The Fabulous Fear Machine have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 47 achievements for The Fabulous Fear Machine.

What is The Fabulous Fear Machine's Metacritic score?

The Fabulous Fear Machine has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Fabulous Fear Machine?

The Fabulous Fear Machine is developed by Fictiorama Studios and published by AMC Games.

Where to get The Fabulous Fear Machine

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

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