Machine Child (2026)

Developer: SYOJO KISHIDAN
Publisher: JAST
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 235 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, illustrated life-sim where you guide a girl through a quaint fantasy town with branching narrative events and multiple endings.

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What players say

Players are split on the game. Some call its premise disturbing due to the caregiver-child dynamic, while a few enjoy it. Many reviewers agree the gameplay is shallow with repetitive, unskippable animations and no save option, calling it an artbook more than a game.

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