Machinarium

A cute puzzle game that doesn't last too long.

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This is a beautiful game about an adorable robot solving puzzles and the like in order to save the day

I highly recommend it, even if you need help, it has a secret hint function but fortunately, the puzzles aren't overtly complex
Did I mention the art is beautiful? Because it is

GRATE ANIMATION , SOUNDS , ART AND PUZZLE. BETTER THAN GTA 6

great soundtrack and graphics, but incredibly challenging puzzles, spent hours on them and still needed walkthrough. good game overall. i would say worth the price if you buy it on a sale.

This game can be very satisfying when you solve the problems, but some of the in-game games can be extremely difficult for those of us who don't have the dexterity in our fingers anymore.

# Machinarium: A Masterpiece of Mechanical Imagination

Machinarium stands as one of the most distinctive and charming point-and-click adventure games ever created. Developed by Amanita Design, this beautiful indie title transports players to a world of rusted metal, whirring gears, and endearing robot characters brought to life through gorgeous hand-drawn art.

The game follows Josef, a small robot who's been unfairly exiled from his home city. Your journey takes you through a meticulously crafted world of mechanical landscapes as you solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and ultimately save your robot girlfriend and the city from the nefarious Black Cap Brotherhood.

## Visuals That Speak Volumes

What immediately strikes you about Machinarium is its stunning art direction. Each screen is a hand-drawn work of art filled with intricate details that bring this mechanical world to life. From the dilapidated outskirts to the bustling center of the city, every environment feels alive with personality. The animation, while minimal, conveys surprising emotion through simple gestures and movements.

## Puzzles with Purpose

The gameplay centers around environmental puzzles that range from clever to genuinely challenging. What makes Machinarium's puzzle design special is how organically they're integrated into the world. You're not just solving puzzles for the sake of it—you're helping Josef navigate a world that wasn't built for him, using his extending body and mechanical abilities in creative ways.

The game includes a progressive hint system that provides sketched clues rather than direct solutions, allowing players to remain engaged with puzzles even when stuck.

## A Story Without Words

Perhaps most remarkably, Machinarium tells its story without a single word of dialogue. Characters communicate through animated thought bubbles, gestures, and expressions, creating a universally accessible narrative that transcends language barriers. This minimalist approach to storytelling forces the game to rely on visual storytelling, which it accomplishes brilliantly.

## Soundtrack That Resonates

Tomáš Dvořák's (aka Floex) soundtrack deserves special mention, blending electronic beats with jazz elements to create a soundscape that perfectly complements the game's unique aesthetic. The music shifts seamlessly between playful, melancholic, and mysterious, enhancing the emotional impact of Josef's journey.

## Minor Criticisms

The game isn't without flaws. Some puzzles can be obtuse, requiring pixel-hunting or leaps of logic that may frustrate less patient players. The game's brevity—roughly 5-6 hours—leaves you wanting more of this captivating world. Additionally, some players might find the lack of explicit direction occasionally disorienting.

## Final Verdict

Machinarium is a true artistic achievement that demonstrates how games can tell compelling stories through visual design, music, and intuitive gameplay rather than relying on dialogue or text. Years after its release, it remains a testament to the creative possibilities of the adventure game genre and stands as one of the most distinctive indie titles ever created.

For anyone who appreciates artistic games, clever puzzles, or simply wants to experience something uniquely charming, Machinarium is an essential experience that will leave a lasting impression.

**Rating: 9/10**

By far, the best puzzle game i have ever played, i loved it 10 years ago as a child, and i love it now. The aesthetic is unmatched, i have yet to find anything that even resembles this melancholic, post apo world that is so catching and beautiful for some reason

When I was very little, my dad had come across this game. He bought the game, off the original page of Amanita Design. I remember those late nights, when my dad would play the game. And the music would be playing, i'd watch him also play it as well.

Now I am going to finish the game, and I love the game due to nostalgia. Also the environments, and art are so pretty. Even the music hits different than any other game.

Delightful animation and storyline. Great for old fashioned point and click fans like me.

Machinarium is a beautifully crafted point-and-click adventure that combines a unique art style with clever puzzles and an emotionally engaging story. Set in a world populated by robots, the game follows a small robot named Josef as he attempts to rescue his kidnapped companion and save the city. The hand-drawn, steampunk-inspired environments are visually stunning, creating a rich and immersive world full of detail. The puzzles are well-designed, often requiring creative solutions and keen observation, though some can be quite challenging. The lack of dialogue is replaced by expressive animations and a captivating soundtrack, which adds emotional depth to the narrative. The game’s pacing is well-balanced, allowing for a satisfying mix of puzzle-solving and exploration. Machinarium excels in its ability to tell a heartfelt story without the use of words, and its atmospheric world and intriguing puzzles make it a standout in the genre. It’s a must-play for fans of adventure games and those looking for an immersive, thoughtful experience.

Oh my God! My brain just got fried after playing this game! Like the graphics and the challenge! YES

Really well done Point and Click adventure. The art-style, music, and cute little bots make a fantastic story to play through. Highly recommend experiencing this game!

great

This game is attractive for many reasons. It has a unique art, level design, and music that perfectly matches the occasion.

If you are idle while thinking of ways to get the puzzle solved, you may see some of the robot's cute memories about him and his friend Berta. It sort of creates an emotional bond with the character. The world here actually feels alive, even if these robots are doing simple things.

The game is quite short, but I enjoyed it a lot.

4/18/2025
Windows 10
The Steam version of this completely fails to function using XBox One controller. I tried all the fixes I could find on the internet. None worked. Creaks works fine as do all other games using my controller. I would love to try it, but I am a 68 year old disabled Veteran, and don't have the patience to try. I am losing a lot of game time on Creaks by refunding my bundle purchase. Stay away if you have the XBox One controller.

best 2d game ever!!!
good music
good lore
good looking animations

Machinarium is a game I remember from my childhood — I still recall the buzz when it first came out. Recently, I decided to revisit it and bought it again on Steam, and honestly, I’m so glad I did.

The art style is absolutely iconic. It’s one of the most beautifully hand-drawn games I’ve ever seen, and even after all these years, the visuals still hold up as something truly special. The animations are smooth and charming, giving real personality to the characters despite the lack of dialogue.

The story is intriguing, told purely through visuals and symbols, which makes the experience feel even more artistic. And the world? It’s unique and atmospheric, filled with strange, rusty charm and clever puzzles that feel perfectly placed in this robotic universe.

Machinarium is one of those rare games that stays with you — both because of its beauty and its creativity.

Great game! Great plot and great idea. The game is very well made considering the year it was released.

The game is great. Unique atmosphere. Unforgettable music. But some puzzles are a brain fryer.

The game is flawed but amazing, the puzzles are fun to solve and it feels extremely satisfying once you solve them. The game looks gorgeous and the artstyle fits into the world nicely. The music is beatiful and accompanies the world beatifully, and also the story is nice and simple. The game is really imersive. However, the game isn't perfect. Starting off with the least horrible feature... the guide. Machinarium includes a guide wich ruins the fun of solving puzzles, while it isn't for free, it still exists, and it sucks. My worst issue with the game is the lack of replayabilty, after you beat it once, the novelty wears off. The achievements might as well won't exist, because they are pointless, the game has a linear structure even if you were to beat all the achievments, wich removes the replayebality.

Got this and all the Somorost on sale. Think this one is the most fun of all four. The design is really top notch and lot of fun to play. Would certainly get a sequel, if see it. Great causal game to play.

This is not my normal type of game but I am happy I bought. The puzzles are well, puzzling and a couple of times I had to look at the walk through for a hint, but I really enjoyed it. The graphic style is lovely and the music is very good.

I finished it and kinda likes it, but after much thought I decided to put a negative review due to:
- last puzzle is the worst I've ever seen (it requires unique action with very obfuscated solution by "noisy background")
- 5-in-a-row game is waaay to hard
- all of pixel-hunting games (this included) suffer from non-intuitive solutions which require you to click in specific place in the specific order which you either are lucky to find yourself or will be pissed after reading walkthrough (but to be fair, for me there were only few places like that in this game)
- very short

From all the problems, last puzzle was the main reason I decided to put a negative review. If not for that one, it would most probably be either a good (somewhat mixed) review, or no review at all.

Other than that it's great:
- music is atmosperic
- art is unique
- voicing and character's "no" are adorable

Finally bought and replayed this game — I still love it just as much as I did when I first played it in 2010.

Very cool and atmospheric game. Amazing soundtrack!

Got this game back when I was a kid, it was a bit too tricky for my feeble mind so my memories of it were more about frustration then anything. Revisiting it over 10 years later, the devs still create compatibility patches, with a surprising directx12 patch recently allowing me to run it using my much larger more powerful mind.

The music and cartoony design (reminiscent of old CN stuff like Chowder and Flapjack) gives this game a charming and nostalgic feel - I'm absolutely obssessed and drawn into the beauty of this world. The puzzles are about discovery and patience, there's some backtracking and slow moments that at first frustrated me but eventually grew on me and are key part in the games atmosphere.

It's relatively short and sweet but has great charm, and I love that the developers never abondoned it. However, I wish in all these recent years we had some more games in this whimiscal, dilapidated artstyle. Who knows...

Beautiful short game!

Great for all ages even if you want to play with your young ones! (they might need help with a few puzzles lol)

The artwork, music, vibe; everything was fantastic!

Machinarium is a breathtaking gem in the world of indie gaming that truly stands out for its unique art style, engaging puzzles, and heartwarming story. From the moment you enter the beautifully crafted world of robots, you are immersed in a visually stunning environment filled with intricate details and charming animations.
The hand-drawn graphics are nothing short of spectacular, creating a whimsical yet melancholic atmosphere that perfectly complements the narrative. Each scene is a work of art, inviting players to explore every nook and cranny. The soundtrack beautifully enhances the experience, adding an emotional depth that resonates throughout the game.
The puzzles are cleverly designed, offering a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating. They encourage creative thinking and exploration, making each solved puzzle feel like a rewarding achievement. The game’s mechanics are intuitive, allowing players to easily grasp the gameplay while still providing enough complexity to keep them engaged.
What truly sets apart is its storytelling. Without relying on dialogue, the game conveys a touching narrative about friendship, resilience, and the quest for belonging. The main character, a little robot named Josef, captures players' hearts as he navigates through a world filled with obstacles and adversaries.
Overall, Machinarium is a masterpiece that combines stunning visuals, clever puzzles, and a heartfelt story into an unforgettable gaming experience. It’s a must-play for anyone who appreciates artistry in games and seeks an adventure that lingers long after the credits roll. Highly recommended!

OMG! I absolutely loved this game. The story, the music, the art, it was all such an experience. I completed this game and I usually have issues completing things! I love it! : )

this will forever be my favorite game, it brings me so much nostalgia, i've played this game back when i was a kid and it still is the best game ever<3

This is an absolutely fantastic game, just like the developer. But that’s not the point right now.
Giving this game a high rating just for supporting Ukraine and triggering all the ‘keep politics out of gaming’ crybabies. Funny how they’re ‘tired of politics’ but never seem to get tired of licking boots. Bitch, politics is ramming you from behind daily and you’re moaning for more. News flash: no one gives a damn about your opinions. You don’t get a say. You irrelevant

Go cry in your VK trash games, enjoy your pathetic rutube, find a discount discord clone and fuck off from Steam. This is how the real world works — sit down and shut up

Fun little puzzle game with beautiful visuals and a killer soundtrack

Great game! Lots of hints if you can't figure things out, makes the player feel clever.

One of the iconic titles. I remember pirating and playing it back in 2010-ish. Unfortunately, doesn't run very well on modern laptops for me.

This is my childhood game, when I was as little as 1 years old, I sat in my dad's lap watching him and my mom play this game together. Back then, I was just fascinated by the little robot and how it moves, stretches out, interacts with things and most importantly dances. I remember copying the dance moves and the enjoyment from it, while making my parents laugh. Fast forward to 15 years later, during a very casual, nothing out of the ordinary day, I suddenly got a flashback to this game. It made me so happy that I remembered it and instantly went searching for "little robot game" on Google. Thankfully, Machinarium popped up first and I instantly recognized it. After that, the next moment it was already in my steam library. The joy of opening up a childhood game and starting to play it is beyond words. My parents are now divorced, so I played this game mostly on my own, sometimes with my mom. Her and I were both overjoyed. I cannot express the internal joy I felt playing through the game and recognizing some stages, it was such a heart warming moment, tbh it made me pretty emotional. It was just so beautiful playing through this game, being able to remember some stages and also discovering new ones and dwelling into the gorgeous art and puzzles of this game. I had so much joy playing this game and I can't wait to revisit every once in a while the in-game street band and vibe to the music, just like when I was little.

P.S. the game's OST is pure perfection, along with everything else. I'm not saying this only because it's so sweet to experience a game I hold so dear to my heart, but also because this game genuinely is absolute perfection, 10/10. There were so many scenes that made me laugh, go "awww", and even tear up. I love this game so so so much, it is one of my heart's most beloved treasures. Thank you, Machinarium.<3

a fun point and click. i thought the puzzle difficulty was just right. the art and the music were also great! :)

Such a fun little game. fun little mental puzzles and a great story. Loved it.

This is the yardstick by which any point and click game should be measured. Exceptional by all aspects: fun, atmosphere, music, graphics, cleverness etc ... just excellence through and through.
Generally i love Amanita games but Machinarium along maybe Samorost (I and II) are just my favourites.
Thank you for the DX12 update!

This game is an absolute banger, the music is crazy and the art style is crazy good.

The puzzles are fun, the game doesn't overstay, it still works on modern hardware after more than 15 years, and the soundtrack is filled with bangers. What more can you ask for?

this game took me 3428957 hours to complete as a child and about half an hour as an adult

Easily my favourite game, I love everything about it. wonderfull and enchanting soundtrack that fit very well to the situation in game, characters and scenery beautifuly drawn and the riddles are so much fun to solve and for sharpening your mind. 10/10

Great Optics. Great Puzzles. Great Humour. You can feel the love that went into this game. Maybe a liitle too short. I want more :(

Machinarium might well be my favorite Amanita Design's game! I adore this hand-drawn world that seems busy whether or not you are interacting with it or not. Machinarium offers a classical puzzle after puzzle to proceed, but it does it perfectly. The challenge is there, and you might run back and forth figuring out the next move. Personally, it took me FOREVER to win the tic tac toe game, and I got frustrated failing to outrun the robot and game ending in a tie.

What I loved about this game is the well-thought progress within areas. There is a consistent art style that stays true to the world. Also side characters are well-presented and you can very much sympathize with them, not everyone though. You can also find some references to other games, like the robot in lobby area.

Honestly probably my favorite game ever. I just replay it every time I'm stressed and it's very soothing.
Good puzzles, good music, fantastic vibes; fabulous all around imo.

A game from my childhood, and an absolute masterpiece.
With its amazing and timeless art style, great soundtrack, charming story and lore, and clever puzzles, Machinarium easily asserts itself as a staple of the genre.
Truly a game everybody should own, and one I am more than happy to slap my seal of approval on.

I use to play this game all the time back in 2016 and was excited to play again. Was not disapointed. The art style, the music and the characters are all very cool and creative and the puzzles are not too hard and not easy, if you get stuck on something the game does give you a way of cheating but you have to do a long and difficult minigame before doing so, which gives insentive to double check places you havent been instead of cheating, the only thing I hate is the STUPID TIC TAC TOE GAME!!!! WHY IS THE ROBOT SO SMART AND BLOCKS EVERYTHING I DO. Anywayyyy it is still a very fun game would recommend to puzzle lovers.

Machinarium is a brilliant point-and-click adventure that stands out for its charming, hand-drawn art style and captivating puzzles. Set in a steampunk-inspired world, players control Josef, a small robot on a journey to rescue his girlfriend and save his city. The game's stunning visual design, combined with a unique, wordless narrative, immerses players in its quirky and emotional world. The puzzles are challenging but rewarding, and the absence of dialogue allows for a more atmospheric, expressive experience. The original soundtrack further enhances the game's mood, perfectly complementing its aesthetic. Machinarium is a delightful, clever, and beautifully crafted game that will leave you thinking long after you've solved its puzzles.

This is my childhood game but I still struggle to solve the puzzles lol (the book was the only way I could clear this)