# Machinarium — Robot city adventure

> Award-winning robot adventure game with puzzle-solving and story-driven gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Amanita Design s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinarium/id459189186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amanita Design s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 992 App Store ratings · 473 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 302 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2011-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinarium/id459189186/reviews.md

## What is Machinarium?

Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL.

Help Josef the robot to save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang.

"Absolutely Fantastic" - TouchArcade
4/4 - USA TODAY
4/4 - SlideToPlay
9/10 - Pocket Gamer

Awards:
- IGF, Excellence in Visual Art Award
- Gamasutra, Best Indie Game Of The Year
- VGChartz.com, Best Indie Game Of The Year

## Key features

- Robot protagonist
- Story-driven adventure
- Puzzle solving
- Unique robot city setting
- Award-winning visuals

## Chart rankings

- #44 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #8 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #5 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)
- #70 in Top Paid (US App Store)

## What do users think of Machinarium?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 🤖 Cute and engaging main character
- 🧠 Challenging and rewarding puzzles
- 👍 Immersive and atmospheric game world

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing small details on mobile screens
- 🕹️ Clunky or unresponsive touch controls
- 🤔 Puzzles can be overly obscure or unintuitive
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay in some areas
- 💤 Slow pacing can feel tedious at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Glitches preventing progress in key areas
- Inconsistent responsiveness of interactive elements

**Most requested features**

- Difficulty settings or customization options
- Ability to skip or bypass certain mini-games
- Improved save/resume functionality
- Expanded story or sequel content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 473)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machinarium/id459189186/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I continue to play I replay my Amanita design games

*2026-07-27, version 3.0.9*

I wish Creeks had a paid version so I didn’t need Apple Pay, it’s only reason I haven’t finished that game.

### 5/5 — Best ever

*2026-07-13, version 3.0.9*

Literally my favourite game ever, amazing graphics, cool game play - keep coming back to see what else these guys have created!

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2026-07-09, version 3.0.9*

This is so cute. I love the graphics, the story, and the variety of puzzles. They’re not all easy, but there are hints. This game is excellent and so worth getting. Thank you devs!

### 5/5 — Love replaying this game

*2026-06-28, version 3.0.9*

Fantastic game, makes sense it’s won awards. It’s a beautiful puzzle game that makes you explore and think outside the box (though, it has hints available if needed). With zero knowledge going into it, it does take a second to get a hold of the situation (but that could be on purpose, since it explains as the story progresses). Worth it once you get the hang of it- I love replaying it, even after years.

### 5/5 — 10 years ago

*2026-06-22, version 3.0.9*

I played it around 10 years ago, but this game is still one the best games I have ever played. I bought their merch, and enjoy their products.

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2026-06-04, version 3.0.9*

This game is the og. I love everything about it and it made my childhood. Keep making games like this.

### 2/5 — Couldn’t get into it

*2026-06-01, version 3.0.9*

I downloaded this hastily in an airport after reading a few positive reviews, then spent the next several hours trying to make sense of a game with no instructions or tutorial of any kind to teach you how to play it. I’m not averse to difficult puzzles, but I’m not looking for the actual learning of the basic game mechanics to be difficult. 

Also I get the impression that this would be better on a computer. The functionality on a smartphone is limited. It’s so hard to know what is interactable and what isn’t, and everything is so small it’s hard to see what things even are sometimes. I eventually just got fed up and decided to play games I already had. 

Great art style though. I’m sure this is fun for people who know how the heck it works and can see the details.

### 5/5 — Great game, need part 2

*2026-04-30, version 3.0.9*

This is top tier game. I love it. I need second part for this

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-04-11, version 3.0.9*

Игра отличная но почему у меня почти всегда когда йозеф куда то уходит он иногда ходит по стене

### 1/5 — Not for kids

*2026-04-03, version 3.0.9*

Why don't you just add "Muscaria" at the end of "your dev's name as well".

I don't believe using the name "Amanita" is a good choice since young people are playing this game. You even have a mushroom symbol representing the classic psychedelic "amanita muscaria" mushroom   

I do not care what you "meant" the name to mean here. It points to something highly inappropriate for younger people

## Frequently asked questions about Machinarium

### What is Machinarium about?

Machinarium is an award-winning adventure game where you play as Josef, a robot. Your mission is to rescue your girlfriend, Berta, who has been kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang. You'll explore a detailed robot city and solve various puzzles to achieve your goal.

### What are the key features of Machinarium?

Key features include a compelling story where you help a robot rescue his girlfriend, intricate puzzle-solving mechanics, and a visually stunning world set in a unique robot city. The game is also recognized for its excellent visual art and has won multiple awards.

### How much does Machinarium cost?

Machinarium is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

### What kind of games is Machinarium similar to?

Machinarium is an independent adventure game developed by the creators of the Samorost series, Botanicula, and CHUCHEL. It is often categorized with point-and-click adventure games and puzzle games, known for its distinctive art style and narrative.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.9 — 2023-10-05

- Added gamepad support
- Minor bug fixes
- Technical updates (Apple Metal rendering, Core Audio)

### 2.4.3 — 2019-03-28

Added link to our new game CHUCHEL.
Improved compatibility with iPad Pro 11".

### 2.3.9 — 2019-03-20

Added native support for iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
Minor bug fixes.

### 2.3.4 — 2018-05-30

iPhone X support

### 2.2.9 — 2018-05-23

iPhone X support

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## More apps by Amanita Design s.r.o.

- [Botanicula](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botanicula/id853706620)
- [Samorost 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samorost-3/id1121782467)
- [CHUCHEL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chuchel/id1296646396)
- [Pilgrims](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilgrims/id1296855328)
- [Creaks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creaks/id1466040723)

All apps by Amanita Design s.r.o.: https://appshunter.io/developer/423984213

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