Rank 01Why this
Shares non linear exploration and backtracking with Retro Machina.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Retro Machina
- 24 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Retro Machina also play
The closest matches to Retro Machina: Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Hob, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, Kingsgrave, and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Retro Machina.
- $15.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Kingsgrave
Why this: Shares backtracking and upgrade system with Retro Machina.
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Timespinner
Why this: Shares backtracking with Retro Machina.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Retro Machina
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- 1Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Shares non linear exploration and backtracking with Retro Machina.
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Orbit Studio
- Price: $16.99checked Oct 30
- 77% of 60 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 64
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Puppeteer mechanic lets you control enemies for puzzles and combat
- Puzzles are stimulating but not frustratingly complex
- Retro styled art and worldbuilding feel immersive
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Mysterious
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Retro Machina at current Steam store prices.
Teslagrad Remastered
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina.
Time Loader
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Retro Machina.
Valkyrie Saga
Why this: Shares backtracking with Retro Machina.
Goldenheart
Why this: Shares backtracking and upgrade system with Retro Machina.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Retro Machina.
Kingsgrave
Why this: Shares backtracking and upgrade system with Retro Machina.
Timespinner
Why this: Shares backtracking with Retro Machina.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina.
More from Orbit Studio
Other recommendable Steam games by Orbit Studio, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Ebenezer and the Invisible World
Why this: Shares non linear exploration and backtracking with Retro Machina.
Haunted House
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Retro Machina.
About Retro Machina
The closest matches to Retro Machina: Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Hob, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, Kingsgrave, and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Retro Machina is your kind of game, the closest matches are Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Hob and F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and mysterious, and single out its backtracking and dodge mechanics. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Retro Machina: Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Is Retro Machina worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 60 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $3.39 (checked Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Puppeteer mechanic lets you control enemies for puzzles and combat
- Puzzles are stimulating but not frustratingly complex
- Retro styled art and worldbuilding feel immersive
- Story unfolds through environmental storytelling and lore fragments
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Average. Absolutely gorgeous at times. Classic gameplay, not innovative at all, correctly done. Awful backtracking. Too much time spent in the game is about coming back somewhere to be able to continue the journey. Or just looking for…”
“Nice graphics but save points do not seem to be well thought out; need to play large amounts of the level again (and collect health points) if you "die"!”
People who play it also play: Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Hob, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Frequently asked about Retro Machina
Can I run it?
Does Retro Machina work on Steam Deck?
Retro Machina is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Retro Machina cost?
Retro Machina is listed on Steam at 16.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Retro Machina?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retro Machina are Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Hob, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.
Who developed Retro Machina?
Retro Machina was developed by Orbit Studio and published by SuperGG.com.