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Rotten Machines

Short, atmospheric dark driving game

by kenforest

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What it is

Stranded far beyond your own time, you discover an old time machine buried in a forgotten cave. Search for fuel, get the engine running, and find your way home—just watch out for the local fauna.

From the developer

In the developer’s own words, from kenforest.itch.io.

An atmospheric driving game set in a dark, decaying future. Stranded far beyond your own time, you discover an old time machine buried in a forgotten cave. Search for fuel, get the engine running, and find your way home. Just watch out for the local fauna.

The game was made in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 60 on the theme Old Tech

Editor takes

IrisThe Pixel Nerd
“The PSX-style palette and grimy textures give the dark, decaying world a convincing retro look, though I'd want to hear more of the engine and enemy-car sound design before calling the audio done.”
WrenThe Story Reader
“The bleak, too-quiet setting does a lot of quiet work on its own, but the premise of being stranded far from home gets only a sentence or two of emotional weight before the driving takes over.”

How to play

Drive through a dark, decaying world, scavenging for fuel while avoiding hostile creatures. The game is a short, focused experience built around exploration and tense chases.

Tips

  • Keep an eye on your fuel gauge—running out is fatal.
  • The local fauna are attracted to noise; drive carefully when possible.
  • The final escape sequence rewards reaching top speed.

Questions

How long is the game?

It's a short experience, designed to be completed in under an hour.

What was it made for?

It was created in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 60, on the theme 'Old Tech'.

Is there a post-jam version?

Yes, a post-jam version is available for download on itch.io.

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