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Uncanny Valley: Machine (2024)

Uncanny Valley: Machine cover
Developer
Outcast Developers
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, text-driven journey through a surreal post-apocalyptic world, with atmospheric nightscapes and gentle music that balances tension with moments of quiet domesticity.

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What players say

Players describe this as a very short visual novel where survival hinges on dialogue choices and minigames, but opinion splits sharply over its use of AI art and music, which some say leaves the experience feeling soulless, while others find the post-apocalyptic atmosphere effective.

Screenshots

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