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Whispers of a Machine

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

What works

  • Engaging cyberpunk detective story
  • Meaningful player choices affecting gameplay
  • Innovative augmentation mechanics
  • Well-written characters and voice acting
  • Good replayability with multiple paths and endings

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Lack of manual save slots limits experimentation
  • Some puzzles can be cryptic or unintuitive
  • Limited world exploration and background npcs
  • Story and worldbuilding could be deeper

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Edna & Harvey: The Breakout - Anniversary Edition

  • Edna & Harvey: The Breakout

  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

  • Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

  • The Journey Down: Chapter Two

  • Simon the Sorcerer Origins

Less expressive

Games that feels like Whispers of a Machine but with less self-expression and customization

  • The Samaritan Paradox

  • Voodoo Detective

  • Metaphobia

  • Gemini Rue

  • VirtuaVerse

  • The Rise of the Golden Idol

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Whispers of a Machine: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026