Is The IOTA Project free?

Yes — The IOTA Project is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Can I play The IOTA Project on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of The IOTA Project. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is The IOTA Project multiplayer?

No — Steam lists The IOTA Project as single-player only.

Is The IOTA Project on PC Game Pass?

No — The IOTA Project is not on PC Game Pass right now.

The IOTA Project

Name: The IOTA Project
Brand: DreamSail Games
Availability: InStock

DreamSail Games · September 8, 2017 · Simulation, Free to Play, Action, Indie, VR

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About The IOTA Project

Bitsburgh has been evacuated. R4N-D mechs and drones have swarmed the streets. It's up to you, as the pilot of the mysterious mech IOTA, to take down the enemy threat and bring peace back to the city. If, of course, you don't destroy it in the process.

Arm yourself with an array of powerful weapons scattered throughout the city, as well as your own two giant robot fists and some chaos-causin' rocket launchers - and destroy all enemies!

This is a free, pre-alpha demo- please be aware that there will be bugs and issues, as well as aspects of the game that feel unfinished. We're continuing to develop a complete version, taking into account player feedback. We hope you enjoy this slice of what we have to offer and follow along our development journey!

Features

Free Locomotion: Use the analog sticks to move and rotate. Explore the whole city with no teleportation! We worked hard on making a cockpit system that helps to alleviate nausea. Current comfort options include 3 varieties of rotation you can switch between from the settings. Additional comfort settings will be added as we continue development.
Multiple Play-styles: Like combat up close and personal? Prefer targeting your foes from a distance? Switch between melee weapons and rocket launchers at will. The mech arms have a slight delay compared to your pilot arms, which helps to convey the weightiness and power of your punches.
Free-Roam Experience: Explore and destroy the city in a sandbox environment. Those enemy mechs aren't the only ones who get to have fun causing a little chaos.
Power Abilities: You have three special weapons you can unleash by punching buttons in your mech - Core Blast, which unleashes a volley of rockets; Electro Blast, which sends out a shockwave to stun enemies and send objects flying; and the Laser, a deadly beam of high-powered energy.
Grabbable Props: Pick up cars, buses, stoplights, and more. Nothing says "don't mess with me" like a mech wielding dual palm trees.

The IOTA Project — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 19, 2024

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7 found this helpful

Not recommended Nov 17, 2024

when i opend it it crashed imediantly

2 found this helpful

Not recommended Oct 29, 2025

why does it only work on the htv valve and the oculus rift?

1 found this helpful

Not recommended Apr 13, 2026

It works when my vr isnt connected through steam link but then the game wont load in on the vr

Recommended Nov 4, 2025

Игра "The IOTA Project" — это увлекательный инди-проект с атмосферной графикой и оригинальным сюжетом. Действие разворачивается в мрачном мире, где игроку предстоит разгадывать загадки и взаимодействовать с персонажами. Геймплей сочетает элементы приключений и головоломок, что делает его захватывающим. Звуковое сопровождение и атмосфера создают погружение в историю. Однако некоторые механики могут показаться сложными для новичков. В целом — рекомендую любителям тайных миссий и интеллектуальных вызовов.

Recommended Jul 28, 2025

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