About Meat Engine
Meat Engine is a game tagged Boomer Shooter, FPS and Shooter by Involution Entertainment, launching on Steam on Dec 16, 2026. That is a quiet week for games like it, with 12 similar games launching the same week. The quietest week ahead for games like it starts Nov 16. The Steam games most like it include Hellscreen, BRUTAL JOHN 2 and Bloodhound.
Meat Engine is a Sci-Fi boomer shooter inspired by Scorn, Quake, Dusk and Doom. The game is set in a dark and distant future stricken with war and death. Featuring fast and brutal retro combat.
Launch window
Open in Launch Week CheckerBusiest weeks for games like this one in the next 12 weeks:
- Week of Oct 26, 2026 — Packed, 180 similar games
- Week of Nov 2, 2026 — Busy, 94 similar games
- Week of Nov 9, 2026 — Mild, 66 similar games
Quietest: Nov 16, Dec 7, Jan 11.
Also launching the week of Dec 14
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Steam data
Everything Steam lists for Meat Engine · record updated 1 day ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Involution Entertainment
- Publisher
- Involution Entertainment
- Links
- Discord
Languages
1 · 0 with full audio| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Controller
- Partial support
Features
6Related apps
Patches
Patch notes
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Oct 9, 2026 Meat Engine Demo Update: The finale
This is the final major update for the Meat Engine demo version. The game is now really close to being done, I'm putting the final touches on the games systems. Most updates to the demo will be small bug fixes and balancing tweaks.I'm work…
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Sep 29, 2026 Meat Engine Demo Update V0.85
Quick run down on what's being worked on:Hello everyone!The game is going to take a bit longer than expected as I am adding more content. Currently I'm working on extending the final level (E1M8) into a full level. Before the level was jus…
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Sep 7, 2026 Meat Engine Demo V0.81 Update
Patch Notes:We are almost there! The game is nearing completion with the primary stuff I'm working on right now is the final boss, adding secrets and general polish/balance adjustments. We are still full steam ahead for releasing this year…
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Jul 13, 2026 Meat Engine Demo Update V0.699
Patch Notes:Added hit reaction to WretchesAdded death animation and sound to VerticaAdded new rifle sound (Still a WIP)Updated first boss death animationUpdated slide jump to apply omni directional force (Slide jump now works in all direct…
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Jun 18, 2026 Meat Engine Demo Update V0.65
Patch Notes:Added new movement ability: crouching in the air makes you fall fasterAdded Gamma sliderAdded level locking and progression systemAdded footstep sound to Baron enemyAdded new checkpoint to E1M1Fixed jump pad in E1M2Increased si…
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Jun 15, 2026 Update on the demo store page
Small update to the store page for the demo. You can now leave a review if you wish!I'd love to hear your thoughts and gage the general reception of the game in its current state. I will admit i probably should have done this way earlier b…
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May 26, 2026 Meat Engine Demo Anniversary Year 2 Update
Message to the community:My deepest thanks to everyone who has played the game! Without your feedback and playtesting the game would have never come as far as it has! Its been a long journey to finish Meat Engine, I'm hoping to get the gam…
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Apr 27, 2026 Meat Engine Demo Update V0.49 and general progress Update
Patch Notes:Important Update: The programmer has been kicked off the team. Sadly that does mean some features are going to take longer. The rate at which content was being implemented wasn't sustainable.Going forward I'm working on updatin…
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Dec 8, 2025 Meat Engine Update V0.21
Patch Notes:The focus of this update is small balance changes and fixes. New stuff:Added knockback to explosions and some attacks (Please note this is still a WIP feature and is really broken if used in movement tech)Added new checkpoint t…
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Oct 27, 2025 Meat Engine Demo Halloween Update!
Patch Notes: V0.1.9News:E1M5 is now done, work on E1M6 has begun. E1M6 will be a boss fight level. After the completion of E1M6 only two more levels will be left, E1M7 and E1M8. Once the final boss of E1M8 is done I'm planning to do a deta…
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Oct 9, 2025 Meat Engine Demo Update V0.1.8.6
Patch Notes:Added jump animation to EnforcersAdded a platforming section to E1M4Added new textures for the Walker enemyAdded/Improved sound effects for Walkers, Hounds, Whip, Player, Explosions and WardensImproved enemy pathfinding when th…
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Oct 4, 2025 Stamina system go bye bye
Stamina is now an option in the settings menu and is off by default. The option remains for those who wish to engage with it.
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News
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Oct 20, 2026 · Community Announcements Meat Engine - Steam Deck Compatibility
Playing Meat Engine on Steam DeckMeat Engine is fully playable on steam deck! Letting you explore the world of Meat Engine on the go!The Steam deck has served as a great bench mark for performance.St…
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May 30, 2026 · Community Announcements A New Meat Engine Trailer is out now!
New Trailer is finally here after a long period of procrastination. Hope you guys like it! Special thanks to Dola for providing the music!Look forward to more news and updates in the future!
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May 5, 2026 · Community Announcements The game is coming this year!
The game's finish line is in sight!Important news the game is coming this year. I still have a ton of things to fix and add but i think i can get the game done this year.General state of developmentI…
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Oct 6, 2025 · Community Announcements Stamina changes and fixes
Patch Notes:When stamina is turned off on the settings the stamina bar represents how long you can slide for. This works in a similar way to the old system but with a visual indicatorIncreased stamin…
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