Retro Machina (2021)

- Developer
- Orbit Studio
- Publisher
- SuperGG.com
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 255 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You explore a hand-drawn, post-apocalyptic robot city, solving puzzles and controlling enemies in a lonely, story-driven adventure.
atmosphericexplorativepuzzlingstory-drivenhand-drawnlonelymethodicalretro
What players say
Players praise the hand-drawn art and the robot-control mechanic, but opinions split on combat and puzzles. Many call the game short, while others complain about backtracking and unclear objectives. Some compare it to Hob or Bastion, with a metroidvania structure.
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