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Retro Machina

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

What works

  • Beautiful hand-drawn retro-futuristic art style
  • Unique mechanic of controlling enemy robots
  • Engaging exploration with many secrets
  • Thoughtful puzzle design
  • Immersive atmospheric soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive combat and backtracking
  • Some control and interface awkwardness
  • Limited combat depth
  • Map can be confusing
  • Minor bugs and technical issues

What to play next

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Retro Machina: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Survival.

Last update: 26/07/2026