A Day of Maintenance

About

A Day of Maintenance blends driving, puzzle solving, and visual novel storytelling in a low-key yet absorbing package. As a repair technician, you pilot a clunky truck across dusty terrain to fix docking stations using a crane and toolset. The calm routine shifts when an emergency beacon pulls you into a deeper mystery about the desolate world and its hidden history. Gameplay alternates between methodical vehicle repairs, dialogue-driven scenes, and light resource management. The game’s charm comes from its oddball genre mix and quiet atmosphere. Sand-swept environments and minimalist dialogue build a slow-burn narrative that feels more like uncovering a story through environmental details than traditional exposition. Released in 2022, it runs on PC, Mac, and Linux with a focus on relaxed, single-player exploration. Players who enjoy thoughtful pacing and hybrid mechanics often cite its distinct vibe as a standout, especially for those looking to unwind without high-stakes action.

Storyline

You're a distant blip amongst the sands around New Port City; It's been a long few shifts, but you're almost done with doing your sweep of the guidance stations for the docking spaceships. Take your Massive Self-Sustaining Installation Repair Truck (or MSSIRT for short); & travel the landscape to fix the last few on your list for the day with your trusty multi-tool crane. You fix some sites, then get a distress call to a nearby area, kicking off a series of discoveries about the world...