Nex Machina
By Housemarque
Clear tightly packed shooting arenas while rescuing humans and keeping an eye on your score.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Nex Machina compresses its action into compact arenas full of threats that need quick priorities. Twin-stick controls let you move away from one danger while firing at another, and rescuable humans give you a reason to leave an otherwise safe route. Destructible scenery makes the scene busy without changing the basic need to read it clearly.
Its appeal lies in repetition with purpose. Surviving a stage is one milestone; understanding where enemies appear and how to move through them is another. Players who enjoy score improvement and fast restarts will find a natural rhythm here. Local cooperation is available, but this is still a demanding arcade shooter rather than a leisurely shared campaign.
Release and platform details
Developer: Housemarque. Publisher: Housemarque. Steam edition release date: Jun 20, 2017. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows.
Official sources
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: Housemarque. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You like concentrated twin-stick shooting and measuring progress through cleaner arcade runs.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Use movement and aiming independently to control a crowded space.
- Identify a safe direction before an arena becomes congested.
- Rescue humans when the route is manageable.
- Replay a stage to learn its threats and improve your score.