Machinarium (2009)

Developer: Amanita Design
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 20,334 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, puzzle-filled adventure through a rusty, hand-drawn robot world, where you help a small robot rescue his girlfriend at a relaxed pace.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art and quirky music, calling them timeless. The puzzles split opinion: some find them satisfying and rewarding, while others say they rely on frustrating moon logic and pixel hunting. A wordless story told through animation is consistently highlighted. Most finish in 4 to 6 hours, and many recommend buying it on sale.

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