A downloadable game for Windows

Explore the world of simple machines in this series of microgames. You can manipulate the yellow object in each game.

Controls:
Left/Right arrow keys to move, rotate or adjust the yellow object
R to restart the game from the very beginning
Escape to close the program

This game has been made in 48 hours to GMTK Jam 2021. A solo project for fun.

The jam's theme 'joined together' inspired me to choose simple machines, which connect objects by transferring mechanical force:

Adjust the pivot of the lever to balance weights.
Rotate a wheel around to aim a cannon or move a platform carrying cannons.
Add weight to one side of a pulley to lift a box on the other side.
Adjust the inclination of a surface to balance a rolling weight or help a rolling object to a higher place.
Position a wedge between close objects to separate them.
Turn a screw to lift up an object.

If you complete all minigames without losing all lives the game starts over faster, and you can try and get a high score. The game does not register scores.

Download

Download
Art of the Machine 1.2.zip 36 MB

Install instructions

Unzip all contents of the file then run Art of the Machine.exe.

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