# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Astalon: Tears of the Earth](https://imho.run/games/1046400/astalon-tears-of-the-earth) — Shares non linear exploration and backtracking with Retro Machina. 641 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046400/)
2. [Hob](https://imho.run/games/404680/hob) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 1,912 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404680/)
3. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Also Metroidvania, like Retro Machina. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
4. [Kingsgrave](https://imho.run/games/2644360/kingsgrave) — Shares backtracking and upgrade system with Retro Machina. 171 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2644360/)
5. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — A frequent pick in Retro Machina players' libraries, and another Action. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
6. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — A frequent pick in Retro Machina players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
7. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — Shares backtracking with Retro Machina. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)
8. [Iconoclasts](https://imho.run/games/393520/iconoclasts) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393520/)
9. [Constance](https://imho.run/games/2313700/constance) — Also Metroidvania and Emotional, like Retro Machina. 951 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/)
10. [ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist](https://imho.run/games/2725260/ender-magnolia-bloom-in-the-mist) — A frequent pick in Retro Machina players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,366 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2725260/)
11. [MindSeize](https://imho.run/games/851280/mindseize) — Shares non linear exploration with Retro Machina. 138 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/851280/)
12. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
13. [Unbound: Worlds Apart](https://imho.run/games/814680/unbound-worlds-apart) — A frequent pick in Retro Machina players' libraries, and another Indie. 600 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/814680/)
14. [Vaporum](https://imho.run/games/629690/vaporum) — Same atmospheric mood as Retro Machina. 580 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/629690/)
15. [Greak: Memories of Azur](https://imho.run/games/1311070/greak-memories-of-azur) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 380 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1311070/)
16. [La-Mulana 2](https://imho.run/games/835430/la-mulana-2) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 459 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/835430/)
17. [ITORAH](https://imho.run/games/1132910/itorah) — Also Metroidvania, like Retro Machina. 235 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132910/)
18. [Teslagrad Remastered](https://imho.run/games/2168150/teslagrad-remastered) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 77 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168150/)
19. [Black The Fall](https://imho.run/games/308060/black-the-fall) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 333 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/308060/)
20. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — Shares backtracking with Retro Machina. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
21. [Ebenezer and the Invisible World](https://imho.run/games/2351120/ebenezer-and-the-invisible-world) — Shares non linear exploration and backtracking with Retro Machina. 66 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2351120/)
22. [Time Loader](https://imho.run/games/1301950/time-loader) — Also Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 140 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301950/)
23. [Figment 2: Creed Valley](https://imho.run/games/1085220/figment-2-creed-valley) — Also Emotional, like Retro Machina. 285 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085220/)
24. [Owlboy](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy) — Also Metroidvania and Puzzle-Platformer, like Retro Machina. 2,379 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1127970&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1127970&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1127970&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1127970
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1127970
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## 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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1127970
- **Developer:** Orbit Studio
- **Publisher:** SuperGG.com
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 12, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 64
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1127970/retro-machina)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1127970&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1127970/)
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