# Flat Machine: Post-Apocalyptic — Pixel Art Choice Adventure

> Post-apocalyptic gatekeeper robot defends settlement with timing-based battles. (iPhone/iPad app by zxima.LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [zxima.LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/714594983)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2023-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112/reviews.md

## What is Flat Machine?

■ Story
In the not-so-distant future, a world on the brink of ruin.
Awakening in the wasteland is a single robot—with no limbs and no memories.
You become the settlement's "gatekeeper," fending off the strange visitors who arrive day after day.

Can you protect the settlement through its final days?
And what is the true nature of the Flat Machine...?

■ Features
[1] Easy, satisfying defense battles—just tap!
Tap with the right timing to repel the enemies closing in.
Simple to play, yet endlessly strategic through gear and item combinations. Build your own ultimate defense style.

[2] Your "choices" change the future—multiple endings
Not everyone at the gate is an enemy.
Help a struggling mutant, or coldly turn it away?
Your decisions steer the story to its ending in this rich sci-fi adventure.

[3] Charming pixel art and a wistful apocalyptic world
Lovable yet lonely characters brought to life in beautiful retro pixel art.
An original atmosphere, deepened by a carefully crafted soundtrack.

■ Perfect for players who love
- Pixel-art (retro) games
- Dystopian, sci-fi, and apocalyptic worlds
- Story-driven indie games
- Quick, pick-up-and-play sessions
- Tower defense, idle games, and RPGs
- Playing free to the end, at your own pace, with no stamina

Step into the "everyday apocalypse" woven by an amnesiac gatekeeper robot and the inhabitants of a dying world.

## Key features

- Simple, timing-based battles
- Item combination system
- Respond to various visitors
- Multiple endings based on choices
- Daily events and encounters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation(S) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation(M) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donation(L) | $34.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Flat Machine?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Highly engaging gameplay
- 💖 Compelling characters and story
- 💡 Multiple endings and replayability
- ✨ Unique post-apocalyptic world
- 🎮 Satisfying progression and strategy
- 😊 Heartwarming atmosphere
- 🚀 Smooth and fast gameplay
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 💯 High-quality production
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay loop
- 💡 Creative item synergies
- 👍 Appreciated by fans of previous works
- 💖 Likable characters, especially Yaena and Trader
- 💯 Excellent value for free-to-play
- 👍 Well-designed UI and controls
- 💖 Emotional and impactful story
- 🤩 Deep and complex lore
- 👍 Rewarding for completionists
- ✨ Unique and humorous dialogue
- 👍 Good balance of challenge and accessibility

**Cons**

- 🐛 Ad issues (app store redirection)
- 🐛 Ads sometimes break BGM
- ⚖️ Endless mode can feel like pure luck
- ❓ Some events seem to have limited interactions
- 🚫 Lack of Chinese translation
- 🚫 Lack of Vietnamese translation
- 🚫 Lack of Spanish translation
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive for some
- ⚖️ Difficulty spikes in Endless mode

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
- Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
- Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
- Agoda ads prevent continuing the game

**Most requested features**

- Add Chinese translation
- Add Vietnamese translation
- Add Spanish translation
- Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
- More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)
- Consider adding taxi or bakery characters in future works

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-machine-post-apocalyptic/id6473309112/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 今からゲームを始める方へ

*2026-03-07*

最初に出る広告を見る必要はありません
200コイン程度を持った状態で商人に出会い200コインで買える爆弾を買いましょう。
その後はほぼランダムイベントです。
死んでしまった場合広告を見て復活するのをおすすめします。
ゲームを楽しみ全てのエンディングを見ましょう！

### 1/5 — 広告見ないとしぬクソゲー

*2025-12-21*

道具屋で特効装備買ったりしないと、ゲームオーバー。広告見ないと金が無いので買えません。はい、クソゲー。即アンスト推奨。

### 5/5 — 磁気嵐！！！！！！

*2025-12-02*

あぁぁぁぁぁぁぁぁぁあああぁぁぁぁ磁気嵐いい石シー！！、！！！！！！！お前さいなければいお前さえいなけれパパバババババは！！！！！！！！！！！お前さ入れなければ馬場パァぁダァダァダァ！！！！！！！！！！！！

あ、ストーリーは言うまでも無く素晴らしいです。ぜひ遊んでね。

### 5/5 — ローグライクシミュレーションRPG的な

*2025-10-29, version 2.09*

シレンやスレスパが好きな人は楽しめる！全ED解放まで楽しませていただきました。

### 3/5 — 広告死んでる

*2025-10-26*

広告一個みるとアプリストアのページに飛んで完了押したらアイテムゲットできない。ずっとアイテム貰えなくて広告だけ見てる。

### 5/5 — うるうる

*2025-10-21, version 2.09*

ヤエナちゃん最優先でエンディング見ましたが涙腺に来ましたね、やっぱり作成者さんといえば終末ですが私は一番好きですね～

### 5/5 — 広告が多いのは最初だけ

*2025-10-13*

ゲーム性◎
キャラ◎
ストーリー◎
多腕純真系、ダウナー系行商人、ヤンデレ気味単眼ロボがメインヒロインなのは流石にちょっと癖が出過ぎている…。とても良き

### 5/5 — いい出会い

*2025-09-28, version 2.09*

まだ始めたばかりだけど久々に面白いゲーム見つけたって感じ

### 5/5 — 数年越しのプレイ！

*2025-09-14, version 2.09*

ポストアポカリプスの中で心温まる雰囲気がとても良い！

### 5/5 — 最高でした

*2025-09-07, version 2.09*

やってみるべきです。製作者一同に感謝！！

## Frequently asked questions about Flat Machine

### What is Flat Machine about?

Flat Machine is a post-apocalyptic adventure game where you play as a gatekeeper robot with no limbs or memories. Your mission is to defend a settlement from various threats, including mutants, thieves, and other dangers, by engaging in simple, timing-based battles.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

The core gameplay involves ultra-simple battles that rely on precise timing taps. Your character's strength is determined by item combinations. The game also features various events and choices that lead to multiple endings, shaping the fate of the settlement and the robot's identity.

### Is Flat Machine free to play?

Yes, the game can be played for free until the end. However, there are in-game items available for purchase that allow players to skip reward ads, offering a smoother experience for those who prefer it.

### What platforms is Flat Machine available on?

While the provided data does not explicitly state platforms, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and Android devices.

### What kind of choices do players make in the game?

Players make choices that directly impact the game's narrative and outcome. These decisions influence the daily life of the apocalypse, the events that unfold, and ultimately lead to different endings. The goal is to strive for the true happy ending.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.14 — 2026-06-10

Improved ad display

### 2.09 — 2025-08-25

Scheduled Maintenance

### 2.06 — 2024-04-18

Fixed a bug in bonus episodes.

### 2.03 — 2024-02-19

Cursor speed related adjustments.
Fixed a bug where the cause of death is unknown when defeated by a Martial Arts bot.
Fixed behavior when moving to the next day while dragging a drop item.
Fixed bug with rotation of drop items.

### 2.02 — 2024-01-29

Added save data transfer function
Fixed a bug when selling all trader's junk
Fixed a mistake in the effect value of recovery
Adjusted order of events in story mode
Fixed typos in magnetic storm event

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