Machinika: Atlas similar games & best alternatives

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Machinika: Atlas

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS • 2024

Should you play it?

Machinika: Atlas is an indie puzzle game and is the direct sequel to Machinika: Museum, you play as a museum researcher who just land on Atlas. Will you unravel the mysteries of the alien vessel? Solve cryptic puzzles to find out what happened!

What works

  • Engaging and creative puzzles
  • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere
  • Intuitive interface and controls
  • Story continuation from previous game
  • Pleasant visual and audio design

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Short game length
  • Linear progression limits exploration
  • Story and dialogue sometimes awkward
  • Lack of replay value beyond achievements

What to play next

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Machinika: Atlas. These titles are not in What to play next.

Machinika: Atlas: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy, Value.

Last update: 23/08/2026