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Bad Mechanic
Also known as Bad Mechanic, bad mechanic, bad-mechanic
Bad Mechanic is a whimsical tower-defense bullet-hell roguelike. Plan (and improvise) your defenses against a swarm of mini middle managers. Dodge your own towers’ attacks as you collect loot. Build a unique arsenal of towers and items in each run that will kill you in spectacular fashion.
Last update
21 May 2026
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0
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6 updates
June 2024
- Next Fest Broadcast #1Watch the developer play in our Steam Next Fest broadcast!
- Next Fest Stream!Check out some developer gameplay during Steam Next Fest :D
- Next Fest Demo Update!The Bad Mechanic Demo has received a big fat update for Steam Next Fest! The number of towers has more than doubled, status effects like poison and stun have been added, and the game has become much more challenging and…
May 2024
- The Demo Is Live!The Demo is available to play on Steam RIGHT NOW! Big Ass Zombie has been replaced with Big Business, a more intimidating and muscular foe. The game is actively being worked on & the demo will receive a few updates down…
February 2024
- Playtest #1Participate in our first playtest on steam! This is a once in a lifetime to play against Big Ass Zombie (the temporary boss I made specifically for this playtest) The playtest will be open from February 24th at 10:00 AM…
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Community progression
Top picks from 9 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Football HelmetComplete level 174.2%
- Frying PanPick up a chicken egg54.5%
- Cuban LinkSkip three minutes of intermission in one run33.3%
- Tall Top HatComplete level 1 without missing any cash33.3%
- MonocleSpend $400 in the shop18.1%
- Bunny EarsReach level 59.0%