Underplayed Gems

Retro Machina (2021)

Retro Machina cover
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.

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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.

Screenshots

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