Claw Machine Sim
Released Mar 2024
Physically simulated claw machine! Win over 200 unique prizes in the Fun or Realistic difficulty mode.
94% positive · 251 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to buy
Steam $6.99
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Evaluation
Claw Machine Sim launched on March 28, 2024 and has received a healthy stream of post-launch updates, including seasonal events (Halloween, Christmas, and two Lunar New Year events), a crossover content update with Dungeon Clawler in November 2025, and various feature and bug-fix patches. However, the developer has been consistently clear about the nature of this support: multiple posts (October 2024, December 2024, and most explicitly January 2025) include a standing disclaimer reading "Don't expect any future updates. They might come, they might not come. So only buy this game if you are happy with what's already there." The January 2025 post further specified that the Lunar New Year event was "for now also last" seasonal event, framing it as a likely conclusion to the recurring seasonal content cycle. Despite this framing, a second Lunar New Year event was released in February 2026, and a small maintenance update followed in January 2026 — showing the developer continues to engage with the game even without committing to a formal roadmap. The most recent activity is a bundle announcement from March 10, 2026. The developer is also openly working on a successor project (a Japanese crane game simulator), which is wishlisted on Steam. The overall picture is a small indie game that has received more content than initially promised, but where the developer has explicitly declined to commit to any ongoing content schedule. The game is best understood as a complete product that has received pleasant bonus updates — but no specific future content has been announced, and the developer has repeatedly cautioned buyers not to expect more.
Evidence
Dungeon Clawler crossover content update released, adding 7 new permanent prizes. Developer also promotes upcoming next claw machine game on Steam.
Developer explicitly states this Lunar New Year event is 'for now also last' seasonal event, and cautions players: 'Don't expect any future updates. They might come, they might not come. So only buy this game if you are happy with what's already there.'
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Developer
Publisher
Unechte Sachen
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Simulated Physics
Fully simulated claw machine physics. Everything interacts as it should, nothing is faked. You can choose between fun and realistic difficulty mode.
Collect them all!
Win over 200+ unique prizes in the claw machine and inspect their detailed 3D visuals! Sometimes Special Prizes appear in the machine, catch them in 3 tries or they will disappear again.
Customize
Want to add a little personal touch to the arcade? You can import any image to replace the poster next to the machine.
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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