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Gentlegear Games · Published by GENTLEGEAR GAMES · Official site ↗
Positive — 100% positive (11 reviews) · 16 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
You, a new engineer at SKP, have become entangled in the project known as ‘The Great Machine’, stakes are high and instructions unclear. Design systems, decipher the red tape, and unravel the plot without falling prey to the bureaucracy.
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Indie, Simulation · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Dive into An Engineer and the Great Machine, where you'll design systems and unravel mysteries in this intricate simulation from Gentlegear Games. Experience the thrill of deciphering red tape and high-stakes decisions without succumbing to bureaucratic traps.
About this game

Congratulations on being assigned to this prestigious new project!
Here at SKP, we believe in three things:
Continuous Learning and Mastery
Our logical and engaging Puzzle System, featuring over 100 carefully designed puzzles and an endless puzzle generator, will guide you toward mastery of the Conduit Logic System. Embrace the challenge and grow your skills.Creative Design and Efficiency
We are introducing a docupunk visual design based on engineering drafting documents and corporate busy work. This unique approach will enhance your problem-solving experience and streamline your workflow.Innovation and Challenge
As a new engineer at SKP, the job may seem like it is steeped in mystery and bureaucracy. Your directive is to focus on your tasks and ignore any anomalies, strange encounters, and inexplicable phenomena you discover during testing.Good Luck and Goodspeed!
SKP Management
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series or higher
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1060 GTX or AMD RX 580 series or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch v1.3.3
Some major bug fixes: - Fixed continue not appearing when returning to main menu from new game - Fixed select and menu buttons causing the game to softlock in certain menus screens - Corrected puzzle order Thanks for those playing who let me know about bugs. I am also going to restart my exploration of Linux and Mac versions as well and look at making a guide/walkthrough so player who might need it, so I will keep everyone posted on how those progress!Read full article on Community Announcements (GentlegearMark)Patch NotesOfficial
1.1.6 - Winter Sale!
Small patch to correct a narrative error and let everyone know that the winter sale is upon us and AEATGM would make a great present for all your holiday friends. The patch has been double checked but just incase, if you find any bugs, please don't hesitate to reach outRead full article on Community Announcements (GentlegearMark)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Updates - Version 1.1.5c
Hey All, As you might have seen, lots of updates. As bugs come in I try to patch and update right away so that players can get back to the game they were enjoying. Here is the list of everything we have fixed so far: - Controller Icons Special Left and Special Right corrected - Puzzle are no longer allowed to be solved with open conduits - Framerate setting added to the graphics menu - Quick Component Achievement Fixed - UI updates to prevent text overflow (may still experience minor errors when not playing at a 16:9 resolution) - Changed the size of the background grid to make it clearer where the edge of the puzzle is - Keyboard Camera Control right binding repaired, axis is now set correctly - Assorted QoL cleanupsRead full article on Community Announcements (GentlegearMark)Patch NotesOfficial
Language Issues - Fixed
Hi there, Language switching has been fixed, all languages are available and switching correctly. Sorry for anyone who has been affected by this issue. We also have reports of a few people losing save data regarding puzzle stats. I have not been able to recreate the bug but do not stress, while it is annoying this will have no negative affect on gameplay and should I be able to hunt down the source and fix it, running the puzzle again will restore the existing data. OLD POST: Hi there, We have noticed an error with languages not appearing. We have repaired most, however Brazilian Portuguese and Russian are experiencing some issues. We will fix these as soon as humanly possible, thank you for your patienceRead full article on Community Announcements (GentlegearMark)Patch NotesOfficial
1.1.3d - Patch Notes & Demo Info
Version 1.1.3d - QoL Fixes - Update to daily mail UI so that story 2 and 3 flavor text can be read - Progress node after puzzle 55 fixed Also, if you are experiencing bugs in the Demo, I will be updating it soon, I assure you those bugs have been fixed in the release, work on the demo has just been halted in favor of the full release. Addendum: We are experiencing some save file issues with puzzle stats, this will be fixed soonRead full article on Community Announcements (GentlegearMark)






