Underplayed Gems

Magic and Machines (2023)

Magic and Machines cover
Developer
Little Bear Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a breezy retro turn-based RPG with a playful tone, gentle puzzles, and a party of quirky characters exploring a faded world.

retroturn-basedlightheartedaccessiblepuzzleyparty-basedfantasycasual

What players say

Players enjoy this as a short, affordable turn-based JRPG that scratches the nostalgia itch without demanding dozens of hours. Its Overload battle system draws comparisons to Bravely Default, and the story is light but engaging with pop culture jokes. A timer bug resets save data after 24 hours.

Trailer

Screenshots

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