Retro Machina
An isometric action-adventure where enemy robots become puzzle-solving tools
Orbit Studio · Published by SuperGG.com · Released May 12, 2021
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 87% of 207
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 4 years ago
- Jun 14, 2022
Metacritic: 64/100 (critic reviews)
What is Retro Machina?
This isometric action-adventure follows a discarded worker robot seeking repairs in a world abandoned by humans. You explore the last city and its surrounding region, fight hostile machines, and control other robots to solve puzzles and reach otherwise inaccessible places.
For you if...
- +you prefer approachable puzzles rather than difficult brainteasers
- +you enjoy retro-futuristic settings inspired by older science-fiction illustrations
Not for you if...
- −you want fast movement and a brisk pace
- −you are looking for multiplayer or cooperative play
What players say
87% of 207 reviews are positive
Players praise the hand-drawn art, soundtrack, and robot-control puzzles. Recurring complaints focus on excessive backtracking and a map that provides too little help with navigation.
Screenshots and trailer
Retro Machina system requirements
Minimum: GT 1030, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 7 or higher
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 or AMD FX 6300 processor, 2GHz or faster
- Graphics
- Nvidia GT 1030 or AMD RX 550 or higher series
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or higher
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does Retro Machina have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Retro Machina run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 17
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Japanese.
Does Retro Machina use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Singleplayer
- Action
- Indie
- Colorful
- Emotional
- Fantasy
- Puzzle
- Adventure
- RPG
- Exploration
- Action-Adventure
- Puzzle Platformer
- Metroidvania
- Story Rich
- 2D
- Hand-drawn
Recent updates
- Oct 28, 2021 · Halloween Update 2021!
- May 31, 2021 · Update Notes V 1.09
- May 21, 2021 · Update Notes V 1.04
- May 18, 2021 · Update Notes V 1.03
- May 16, 2021 · Update Notes V 1.01