- WE’RE MAKING MACHINARIUM 2 - 8 October 2026
Some stories end. Others are waiting to return.In 2009, Josef the robot was thrown onto a scrapheap and found his way back into the city to save his girlfriend Berta. Now, they are searching for a new home. Where the road leads, and who they might meet along the way… you’ll find out soon. The Machinarium Team is Back Together 🦾The same people who brought you Machinarium and Samorost 3 have dusted off their toolboxes:🔧 Jakub Dvorský returns as the Game Director🎨 Adolf Lachman is creating handcrafted backgrounds and characters🌀 Václav Blín is bringing it all to life with his charming animations🎵 Tomáš Dvořák aka Floex is composing the soundtrackThe team is bigger, more experienced, but still full of love for the world of Machinarium.Spread the WordThis is a huge moment for us, and the best way to support the game right now is simple:⭐ Wishlist and follow Machinarium 2 here on Steam📣…
- Amanita Design will be at The Triple-i Initiative on October 8th! - 14 September 2026
We have something new to show you, very soon.On October 8th, 18:00 CEST, we're taking part in The Triple-i Initiative showcase, with an announcement we’ve been looking forward to sharing with you. Set a reminder! :)The show will be streamed on YouTube, Twitch and right here on Steam. It is only back-to-back trailers of games from other studios like us - all in 45 minutes - with world premieres, gameplay reveals, launch dates, demo drops and more. No ads, no hosts, just games!You can watch the showcase trailer below, or check out https://iii-initiative.com/ for more information.
- Machinarium & Phonopolis Bundle - 22 May 2026
Machinarium & Phonopolis BundleIf you enjoyed helping Josef escape the scrapyard and outsmart the Black Cap Brotherhood in Machinarium, it’s time to help Felix, a common garbage man, take on the authoritarian Leader in the just released Phonopolis.Since this is a Complete the Set bundle, if you already own Machinarium, you will just get the extra bundle discount applied directly to Phonopolis.We hope you have fun in either city! Lukas & Amanita Design
- Phonopolis Demo - Now Available on Steam! - 11 February 2026
Hello everyone,We are excited to announce that a playable demo of Phonopolis is now available on Steam!This demo will give you a taste of 5 scenes that take place shortly after the game's introduction. You'll ease in with an exploration sequence of the Workers' Quarter and then move through a selection of various levels."Protected by his headphones, Felix, the game's protagonist, has broken free from the loudspeakers’ control and finds himself in the streets of the cardboard city of Phonopolis. Explore the Workers’ Quarter with him and tune in to a story about a city ruled by the Leader’s commands."We're very much looking forward to hearing your precious feedback, so please share your thoughts with us wherever you prefer! We'll be keeping an eye on the forums, reviews on the demo page, social media and all the associated community blogposts here on Steam.Where can I play?Windows, macOS…
- Machinarium - Technical Update - 16 December 2025
Machinarium for Windows has just been updated to version 5706-A. This update includes:Default renderer switched to OpenGL: We found it performs better and runs faster than the DirectX 12 renderer we introduced earlier this year, both on Windows PCs and on Steam Deck.Several audio fixes, including removing crackles and improving volume balance.If you prefer to run the DirectX 12 version, or even the older DirectX 9 version, you can easily select it at launch!
- My favorite rusty adventure game is free to keep, if you're quick - 29 August 2025
Some games just stick with you forever. I'll never forget playing Before Your Eyes, and I often pop back onto the Eye to grab some noodles at Emphis' stall in Citizen Sleeper. There are other games that you think about less often, but spark joy when they pop up on my radar. Machinarium is one such game. I hadn't thought about this quirky point-and-click puzzler for years, until it appeared as one of the free games on the Epic Games Store this week. And now I need to tell you all why should claim it and play it immediately. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Machinarium's gorgeous new remaster is available now
- Get up to 85% off some of the PCs weirdest adventure games, all to benefit 'humanitarian relief in Ukraine' - 30 March 2025
manita Design, the Czech studio best known for Machinarium and the Samorost trilogy, is currently offering up to 85% off all its games, with money from all sales going to humanitarian aid in Ukraine... Read more.
- Amanita for Ukraine - 26 March 2025
UPDATE: $68,000 USD raised for humanitarian aid in Ukraine The fundraiser has ended, and we’re honored to share that you helped us raise $68,000 USD for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Thank you so much for your contributions! Lukas & Amanita Design
- Machinarium - Technical Update (DirectX 12) - 25 March 2025
Hi everyone! We’re pleased to announce that the Windows version of Machinarium has just received a technical update on Steam: DirectX 12 support – This helps ensure compatibility with current and future devices. Engine optimizations Updated mouse controls - The game now behaves as expected when you switch the function of Left and Right mouse buttons in Windows; cursor speed matches your settings in Windows Compatibility In case of the unlikely event that you can’t run the new DirectX 12 version, don’t worry! An older DirectX 9 executable is also part of this installation. You'll be asked which of the versions should be used when you launch the game on Steam. Gamepad Support At this time, the game should work fine with PlayStation, Xbox, and generic controllers. If you experience any issues with gamepad controls, please ensure that Steam Input is disabled for this game. Thank you for you…
- Machinarium Turns 15 Years Old - 16 October 2024
Machinarium, our first full-length game originally released in 2009, turns 15 years old today! The success of Machinarium has allowed us to remain a fully independent studio, continue making games we love, and even grow a little to have more teams working on multiple projects at once. Nowadays, we are developing four games, including the cardboard-built Phonopolis, and we look forward to sharing more with you when the time is right! If you’ve been thinking of picking up something Amanita, now might be the perfect time. Our early Christmas merch sale starts today and runs until November 6 to make sure all gifts are delivered in time, wherever you are. The sale, of course, includes the adorable Josef and Berta plushies or the Machinarium soundtrack by Tomáš Dvořák (aka Floex) on vinyl ːjosefːːmuchomurkaːːbertaː We are forever grateful for the support you've shown us over the many years. T…
- Machinarium Joins The First Ever IGF Celebration Days on Steam - 11 July 2024
The Independent Games Festival has been around for over 20 years and now, for the first time ever, comes a Steam event dedicated not only to this year’s IGF winners and nominees but also to some of the greatest indie games that succeeded at the festival in the years before. Until 20 July, you can grab dozens of awesome games at a discount and even try a few demos, such as the beautifully stylish Nirvana Noir by Feral Cat Den or 11bit’s latest title, The Alters. Machinarium was awarded for 'Excellence in Visual Art' back in 2009. You'll find it all on the special sale page: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/IGF_CelebrationDays We’ve been lucky to succeed at IGF five times with Samorost 2, Machinarium, Botanicula, CHUCHEL, and most recently, Phonopolis. Of course - with the obvious exception of Phonopolis that we're currently working on - all of these games and their DLCs are also on sa…
- Phonopolis - a new adventure from Amanita Design! - 19 May 2022
We’re excited to introduce Phonopolis - a new hand-crafted adventure set in a dystopian city made of cardboard where everybody obeys the oppressive Leader's orders - except for one young man… Enjoy the first teaser trailer! It’s still going to take us a generous amount of time to finish the game - please don’t expect it to come out within the next 12 months - but we’re so glad to finally be able to share the first bits and pieces with you. You can now add Phonopolis to your Steam wishlist. You'll also find a collection of new screenshots on its Steam page; and on its News hub, there's a post where you can read more about the game's story, inspirations, and creative process. And it's also the place where we'll be sharing further updates ːsamorost_spiritː https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206070/Phonopolis/
- Happy Game from Amanita Design is OUT NOW! - 29 October 2021
The latest Amanita Design game has just landed on Steam! It’s Happy Game, our darkest, creepiest, and most twisted adventure so far, coming from the team behind Botanicula and CHUCHEL. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206060/Happy_Game/ Happy Game is an absurd horror adventure game designed by Jaromír Plachý, who previously brought you the family-friendly games Botanicula and CHUCHEL. This time, however, Jaromír decided to make something a little less cheerful, and the result of his team’s work is a psychedelic journey through a little boy’s three horrible nightmares, each with its own style, creatures and puzzles. Get in the proper mood with the very happy launch trailer: Once again, we’re very happy to have worked with our favorite Czech music duo DVA, who created all of the spooky sounds and music for Happy Game. The original soundtrack is also available to purchase on Steam and i…
- Machinarium is selling the best merch: a bronze statuette of its adorable star - 18 October 2021
I don't buy video game merch, and if I did buy video game merch I wouldn't buy statues, and yet... my heart melts looking at Machinarium 's hot new merch drop. Amanita are selling a limited run of bronze statuettes of the adventure game's adorable scrap robot star, Josef, and I love him. 405 grams of bronze might sound cold to hold but I know he'd warm my heart. Read more
- Machinarium - Summary of recent updates - 31 May 2021
As you’ve probably noticed, Machinarium for both Windows and Mac received several updates over the past few weeks, with the last one dropping just a few minutes ago. On both systems, we’ve made several tweaks in regards to controller support and behavior, so you should now have an easier time playing Machinarium using more types of controllers. The new Mac update (enabling the Apple Metal API) also ensures compatibility with the most recent macOS devices and operating system versions. If you’re on an older Mac machine (manufactured before 2012 and/or running macOS 10.11 or older) and are having trouble running the latest version, please right-click on Machinarium in your Steam Library, select Properties > Betas and select the „legacy“ branch to download a version compatible with older Mac devices. On a side note, we've recently uploaded our soundtracks on YouTube and put them together i…
- Happy Game Is Amanita Design's New Psychedelic Horror - 16 December 2020
We're very happy to announce Happy Game, the upcoming adventure from the creators of CHUCHEL and Botanicula, and our first actual horror game is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch next year in spring. You can now add Happy Game to your Steam wishlist. ːchuchelsmileː Happy Game is a psychedelic horror adventure that departs significantly from Amanita’s charming, family-friendly style. This time, players will find themselves playing as a little boy who experiences a terrible nightmare, passing through three unique worlds filled with playful tasks and puzzles. He won’t be all alone on this trip, though - there are many smiley faces to meet, adorable bunnies to slice with a guillotine greet, or an elusive football to chase. The game is directed by Czech artist, animator, and designer Jaromír Plachý, whose teams previously created Botanicula (2012) and CHUCHEL (2018). https://store.steampow…
- Creaks is out now! - 22 July 2020
Hi everyone! After many, many years of development, our latest game Creaks finally landed on Steam. You can now play it on both Windows and Mac, and if you’re into atmospheric, organic-sounding music, you can get the „Collector’s Edition“ that includes the game, original soundtrack from Hidden Orchestra and a digital art book with design sketches from creators Radim Jurda and Jan Chlup. https://store.steampowered.com/app/956030/Creaks/ Thank you for your support - let us know what you think!! Lukas
- Creaks from Machinarium studio is launching on Steam next week! - 17 July 2020
Hi everyone, I am excited to finally let you know that Creaks, our latest surreal puzzler, is launching on Steam next Wednesday, July 22! Please check out the game's Steam page and add the game to your wishlist if you like what you see ːsamorost_spiritː https://store.steampowered.com/app/956030/Creaks/ Creaks takes you on a visit to a mysterious towering mansion, inhabited by eccentric avian folk and strange creatures, which may or may not be as dangerous as they seem. In their animated form, these monsters called creaks are deadly enemies you should always keep your distance from. However, as soon as you manage to trap them under a beam of light, they transform into harmless furniture that might be just as useful when you’re solving many of the game’s elaborate puzzles. Players will meet several types of creaks in the game, and each of them behaves differently - while dogs will chase y…
- Creaks from Machinarium devs is releasing this month on Steam - 2 July 2020
Hi everyone! It's been a while since we launched our latest game Pilgrims last October, and since then, we've focused on finishing our latest brain teaser called Creaks. The game is almost ready for release, and will finally launch on Steam this month! Watch the brand new launch trailer below: Creaks takes you on a visit to a mysterious towering mansion, inhabited by eccentric avian folk and strange creatures, which may or may not be as dangerous as they seem. In their animated form, these monsters called creaks are deadly enemies you should always keep your distance from. However, as soon as you manage to trap them under a beam of light, they transform into harmless furniture that might be just as useful when you’re solving many of the game’s elaborate puzzles. Players will meet several types of creaks in the game, and each of them behaves differently - while dogs will chase you on sig…
- Game devs and players continue banding together to help the Australian bushfire crisis - 17 January 2020
Australia is still burning, but over the last couple of days they’ve actually had some rain ! While this is a big help to certain areas, there are still 83 fires blazing around the country, and there’s a lot of people and wildlife still in trouble. It’s good job then that there are even more game devs, companies, and communities banding together to help out our friends down under. A new Humble Bundle, a donation from the makers of Warframe , and a charity initiative run by Eve Online players are just three more ways the games industry is raising money, and you can get involved to show your support too. (more…)
