Simple controls that turn into chaotic party laughter with friends
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.



A guaranteed icebreaker where mistakes are the best part of the night.
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.
Selected for the Logpier co-op catalog with a 89% positive rating across 1,467 Steam reviews (Verified Co-op Pick). Built for 1–4 Players via Online & Local Co-op (All Players Must Own).
Structured around ~30–60 min (Quick Rounds) sessions with instant drop-in between short rounds, making it an easy shortlist contender for game night.
Note: This guide is an AI-assisted curation summary synthesized from public Steam store metadata and user review signals. First-hand squad play notes submitted by community reviewers appear separately below.
A guaranteed icebreaker where mistakes are the best part of the night.