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Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Nex Machina is a twin stick shooter, bullet hell and action game developed and published by Housemarque.
Released on June 20th 2017 is available only on Windows in 14 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Hungarian.

It has received 2,117 reviews of which 1,842 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • 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

User reviews & Ratings

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Jan. 2025
Excellent game. It worked in the steam deck after some tweaks, but it wasn't able to achieve full 60 FPS. Still this game is unparalleled, and I think it is my gateway to hardcore arcade games. My only issue is the co op play. Only local co op is available, and options to do pc streaming like steam remote play and parsec are insufficient due to the fast action of the game and the impressive amount of particles and effects the game shows, which for sake of lower latency the stream picture will be compressed to the point where it is barley watchable by the guest.
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Jan. 2025
This is easily one of the finest pure arcade games I've played in years. A bullet hell that modernizes classic arcade games, offering them in a polished, enjoyable, and high-quality package. Serves its purpose completely.
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Jan. 2025
Pure twin stick shooter bliss! Made by House Marque too (Returnal & Resogun) so peep the gameplay trailer, then cop it if u dig twin sticks... Gamepad HIGHLY recommended! I play it on Steam Deck, runs fine, but I did have to run a script (quick copy and paste job) from Proton DB
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Nov. 2024
A love letter to particle effects and the flow of arcade gameplay. One of my all-time favourites. Can't recommend it enough.
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July 2024
Such a great arcade twin sticker shooter! Only a few hours in so far but it's been amazing. (+) the game is gorgeous! And I didn't really find any jarring situation where the graphics hamper the gameplay here. (+) simple and very effective gameplay loop (+) a lot of replayability here! (-) had to tinker to make it work on steam deck
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nex Machina is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Nex Machina is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Nex Machina received 1,842 positive votes out of a total of 2,117 achieving a rating of 8.33.
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Nex Machina was developed and published by Housemarque.

Nex Machina is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Nex Machina is not playable on MacOS.

Nex Machina is not playable on Linux.

Nex Machina offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Nex Machina includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

Nex Machina does not currently offer any DLC.

Nex Machina does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Nex Machina supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Nex Machina is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Nex Machina.

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Nex Machina PEGI 12
8.3
1,842
275
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
0
Developer
Housemarque
Publisher
Housemarque
Release 20 Jun 2017
Platforms
Remote Play