Instruments of Destruction

Instruments of Destruction is a PC vehicle-action demolition game from Radiangames, published by Secret Mode. The current Steam storefront still uses the original name, with no verified rebrand or replacement edition. Its focus is direct: pilot unusual construction vehicles, complete destruction objectives, and bring down interactive structures through physics-based demolition rather than scripted explosions alone.

The game is built for solo play and combines arcade driving, light simulation, action, strategy, and sandbox experimentation. It is not a conventional racing game, and it is not a pure construction simulator. The main appeal comes from learning how each machine handles, identifying structural weaknesses, and using the right tool to turn a fortified island outpost into a pile of debris.

Demolition missions from a third-person cockpit

Most missions place you behind a vehicle in a third-person view, with the camera following machines that range from bulldozers and excavators to tanks, helicopters, mechs, and stranger custom-built contraptions. Vehicles have distinct movement profiles and weapon layouts, so success depends on understanding what each machine can do before charging into a target.

The core loop is compact and repeatable. Choose a mission, pilot the assigned vehicle, complete its destruction-based objectives, and chase a higher rating by improving speed, accuracy, and demolition efficiency. Structures can be attacked piece by piece, or you can trigger chain reactions by striking supports, launching objects, and collapsing one building into another.

Environmental destruction is more than visual decoration. Walls, towers, bridges, props, and other objects participate in the physics system, which means a badly chosen impact can block your route or leave the vehicle in an awkward position. The best runs combine movement, weapon timing, structural awareness, and controlled aggression.

Players who enjoy destruction as a tactical tool rather than a background effect may also find useful genre overlap with third-person destruction sandboxes such as Red Faction: Guerrilla, although Instruments of Destruction is more mission-focused and vehicle-centered.

Campaigns, challenges, and mastery

The main Campaign contains more than 50 missions across six regions, with objectives built around demolishing structures, surviving hazards, reaching targets, and using specialized vehicles effectively. Completing objectives contributes to a three-star scoring system, giving experienced players a reason to replay missions after the first clear.

Campaign missions are not simply larger versions of the same demolition task. A flying machine may ask you to exploit altitude and momentum, while a heavy vehicle may reward direct impacts or the careful removal of structural supports. The variety comes from the machines as much as from the maps.

Challenge Mode revisits campaign locations with altered parameters, custom vehicles, and different objectives. It is aimed at players who have already learned a map and want a stricter score-attack loop rather than a new story chapter.

The game also includes an optional Build & Destroy campaign with more than 25 objective-based missions. This mode teaches the vehicle editor through practical tasks, gradually introducing the logic of chassis design, propulsion, weapons, attachments, and control mapping.

Vehicle building without making it mandatory

Vehicle construction is a major system, but the final structure does not force every player to begin with a blank blueprint. The main campaign emphasizes piloting a large selection of prepared machines, while Build & Destroy gives builders a dedicated space to experiment with custom designs.

The editor supports destructive attachments such as chainsaws, lasers, claws, wrecking balls, magnets, and vortex generators. These parts change how a vehicle approaches a building, not just how much damage it can cause. A machine designed for direct impact behaves very differently from one built to pull objects, cut through surfaces, or launch debris.

Control remapping matters when a design uses several moving parts. Advanced construction tools allow builders to assign inputs to different mechanisms, which is useful for separating steering, weapon activation, rotating assemblies, and other vehicle functions.

The editor extends beyond vehicles. Players can create custom islands and structures, then test them in a sandbox environment. Steam Workshop integration allows creations to be shared and imported, giving the PC version a user-generated content layer that is more substantial than a simple vehicle paint system.

What is included on PC?

The current PC storefront presents Instruments of Destruction as a premium purchase rather than a free-to-play service. The package includes the main Campaign, Challenge Mode, Sandbox Mode, Build & Destroy, the vehicle editor, the level and structure editor, and Steam Workshop support.

Steam lists more than 130 vehicles, over 90 levels, and 50 Steam achievements. The exact vehicle experience is broader than the raw count suggests because many missions are designed around specific machines, while later progression lets players use unlocked vehicles more freely.

Sandbox Mode removes normal mission pressure. You can load unlocked maps and vehicles, use custom creations, and destroy structures without a required objective or score target. It is the right mode for testing a new machine, exploring the physics, or simply experimenting with how different tools interact.

No separate season pass, free-to-play transition, or DLC catalog is presented on the current Steam product page. That makes the commercial structure straightforward: purchase the game once, then use its included campaigns, editors, sandbox content, and Workshop ecosystem.

PC features, controls, and localization

Instruments of Destruction is distributed through Steam and supports Steam Cloud, achievements, Family Sharing, Steam Workshop, and the included level editor. The platform listing identifies the game as single-player, with no co-op or competitive multiplayer mode advertised.

Keyboard and mouse are supported, and the developer has documented usable gamepad support even though controller metadata has changed during development. A controller can suit driving and vehicle actions, while mouse input remains useful when aiming, navigating menus, or working in the construction editor.

The interface and subtitle localization covers English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish. English is the only language listed with full audio on the storefront.

There is no verified PC-specific anti-cheat requirement to account for because the storefront presents the game as a single-player experience. Steam is the relevant launcher and platform ecosystem for the PC edition.

Who should play Instruments of Destruction?

This is a strong fit for players who want destruction-first gameplay, short objective-driven missions, and a steady stream of unusual vehicles. It also suits people who enjoy learning a machine through repeated attempts rather than choosing a permanent character build or traditional equipment loadout.

The game is less suitable if you want a realistic demolition simulator, a long narrative campaign, or deep online multiplayer. Its physics are expressive and highly interactive, but the presentation and mission structure remain arcade-oriented.

Builders should know that the editor is optional in the main campaign, while players who prefer engineering puzzles may want to spend most of their time in Build & Destroy. Fans of construction-based physics can compare its vehicle design loop with machine-building sandbox games such as Besiege, but Instruments of Destruction puts more emphasis on ready-made vehicles and immediate demolition action.

Similar PC games and the key difference

Red Faction: Guerrilla is the closest comparison when the priority is structural destruction integrated into action gameplay, but it uses an open-world shooter framework rather than a sequence of compact vehicle missions.

Besiege overlaps through physics-based machine construction, experimentation, and destructible targets. Its design focus is more engineering-driven, while Instruments of Destruction lets players access a wide vehicle roster without building everything themselves.

Teardown is another obvious comparison for PC players interested in interactive destruction, but its first-person heist structure, voxel environments, and planning mechanics create a different rhythm. Instruments of Destruction is more immediate, more arcade-like, and more focused on piloting demolition machines.

Instruments of Destruction FAQ

Is Instruments of Destruction rebranded on Steam?

No verified rebrand is currently shown. The Steam storefront continues to list the game as Instruments of Destruction, developed by Radiangames and published by Secret Mode.

Is Instruments of Destruction single-player?

Yes. Steam lists the PC version as single-player. The main Campaign, Challenge Mode, Build & Destroy, Sandbox Mode, and editing tools are designed for solo use, with no advertised co-op campaign or competitive multiplayer mode.

Does the PC version include a vehicle editor?

Yes. The vehicle editor lets you assemble custom demolition machines from functional parts and destructive attachments. Build & Destroy provides a structured introduction to the system before unrestricted sandbox experimentation.

How many vehicles and missions are in the game?

The current Steam listing advertises more than 130 vehicles, over 90 levels, a main Campaign with more than 50 missions, and a Build & Destroy campaign with more than 25 missions.

Does Instruments of Destruction support Steam Workshop?

Yes. Steam Workshop support covers player-made vehicles, islands, and structures. The editor therefore adds an ongoing creation and sharing loop beyond the included campaign maps.

What languages are supported on PC?

The interface and subtitles support 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish. Full audio is listed for English.