Nex Machina is a Action game from Housemarque with a 87% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Housemarque
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 87% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: 64 bit Windows 10 / 8 / 7 Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB Video RAM – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: 64 bit Windows 10 / 8 / 7 Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB Video RAM – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Nex Machina is worth a closer look if you want controller friendly, replayable, boss rush, and cyberpunk.
Best for players who want cyberpunk, nautical, controller friendly, and replayable.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
This is exactly what I want to play on Steam Deck.It’s not uncommon to go into one of the later bosses with 10 continues, dying, and then basically burning through all the…1.) Skimpy on modes to add variety and replayability.Tightly designed, brutally challenging, neon-infused time attack arcade cocaine.Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by weird, single-player, co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.