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Machinarium

Machinarium

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperAmanita Design
PublisherAmanita Design
Release DateOct 16, 2009
$19.99
Peak Players830
Metacritic85
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Adventure
Indie
AI Review Summary

Machinarium is a visually stunning and atmospheric point-and-click adventure celebrated for its hand-drawn art style and evocative soundtrack. While the world and characters are widely praised for their charm, some players find the puzzles unintuitive or frustratingly difficult, particularly regarding pixel-hunting and specific mini-games.

Pros

  • Beautifully crafted hand-drawn art style and charming world design.95%
  • Incredible and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the experience.90%
  • Memorable and unique character designs that add personality to the silent narrative.80%
  • Strong nostalgic appeal for players returning to it years after its initial release.70%
  • Thoughtful and artistic indie game design that feels like a masterpiece of the genre.75%

Cons

  • Puzzles can be unintuitive, making it difficult to progress without a guide.85%
  • Frustrating 'pixel hunting' where interactable objects are hard to identify in the environment.80%
  • Lack of functional controller support makes it difficult to play on certain setups.60%
  • Certain mini-games, such as the Space Invaders clone, are perceived as tedious or out of place.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently compared to the Samorost series by the same developer.
  • Often cited as a formative 'first game' for many players due to its age and accessibility.
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 115 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 13, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
86
Peak · last 90 days
234
All-time peak
830

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$2.99since Feb 16, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews20.8K
Positive: 19.9K (95%)Negative: 975 (5%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

8h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

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