Cerebral Synthesizer Puzzle-Simulation game The Signal State is being released on Steam September 23rd

The Signal State

Use modules and logic to rebuild a post-apocalyptic future

Singapore – September 10th, 2021 – Indie studio Reckoner Industries and publisher The Iterative Collective are excited to announce that logic-based synthesizer-inspired puzzle/simulation game The Signal State will release on Steam for Windows and Mac on September 23rd.  

In a post-apocalyptic future, you stand at the forefront of an agricultural revolution! Rebuild an abandoned farm by repairing its various machines and breathing new life into old technology using synthesizer modules in unique puzzle gameplay.    

“We are excited to work with Reckoner Industries to bring The Signal State to fans of puzzle games all over the world,” said Matthew Quek, CEO of The Iterative Collective. “It offers a fresh perspective on both the puzzle and simulation video game genres to create an experience that will appeal to fans of each and challenge even the savviest of puzzle solvers.”  

  • Keep the Signal Alive – Manipulate inputs by using unique modules and patching cables via a simple drag-and-drop system.
  • Make your Mark – Prove yourself as the best machine whisperer by completing more than 40 different puzzles and competing in leaderboards.
  • Control the Interface – Customize with color palettes for cables and 3 different wiring modes. Take immersion to the next level with designs by Papernoise, who has designed modules for Mutable Instruments, Hexinverter, WMD, etc
  • Experiment and Create – In a future update, there will be a free-for-all playground without any constraint, create your own puzzles with a built-in puzzle designer, or access other players’ creations via the Steam Workshop.


About Reckoner Industries
Reckoner Industries was founded in Singapore in 2020 with the goal of creating expressive and innovative video games with unconventional systems and stories. By taking influence from real-world events and technologies, the developer aims to make games that explore ideas and systems often left unexplored.

About The Iterative Collective
The Iterative Collective is an incubator, co-developer, and publisher for indie games. It was founded in 2019 by two game developers who set out to tackle the problems faced by developers in the games industry. With an experienced core team, as well as a network of industry veteran mentors, The Iterative Collective provides a holistic and structured approach to incubation and publishing of independent games. This incubation framework, developed jointly with the mentors, ensures that game development studio partners produce games of a world-class standard.