2014 · Science Fiction

Machina Arcana

A band of explorers investigates an ancient subterranean complex filled with steampunk machinery and cosmic horrors. The game uses scenario-driven campaigns broken into narrated chapters that guide objectives, events, and the evolving story. Players outfit their characters with equipment, manipulate the environment, and engage in tactical combat against Lovecraftian-inspired monsters. Gameplay emphasizes scenario goals and a finale for each tale, with characters advancing gear and options as the narrative unfolds. Difficulty and player count scale naturally, and choices and randomized elements produce varied strategies and replayable runs.

groupPlayers

1–4 best 2

schedulePlaying time

150 min

cakeAge

13+

psychologyComplexity

3.3 / 5