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1993 Space Machine

Side-scrolling space shooter with local co-op for four players

Exceed, Aurora Punks · Published by Aurora Punks · Released Mar 28, 2016

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 124
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Apr 26, 2022
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is 1993 Space Machine?

A side-scrolling space shoot 'em up where you pilot a ship, shoot enemies, and fight bosses across 14 levels. You choose which worlds to tackle first, while the story centers on mercenaries building an army after stealing a planet-terraforming device.

For you if...

  • +you like pixel art and an old-school arcade style
  • +you enjoy replaying shooters to chase higher scores

Not for you if...

  • −you want complex mechanics rather than straightforward arcade shooting

What players say

76% of 124 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of weapons and the variety between stages. One recent reviewer reports broken achievements and poorly timed text windows. Another criticizes the lack of in-game window sizing and fullscreen controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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1993 Space Machine system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Pentium Dual core 2GHz
Graphics
DirectX 9 capable graphics card.
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Keyboard and cardboard box to sit on

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Pentium Dual core 2GHz
Graphics
DirectX 9 capable graphics card.
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Gamepad and a comfy couch!

Does 1993 Space Machine have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does 1993 Space Machine run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
10
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does 1993 Space Machine 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.