How long is Submachine: Legacy?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 16 h; those who don't, 4.8 h.

How much does Submachine: Legacy cost?

Submachine: Legacy is currently 20,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Submachine: Legacy

Niche cult favorite

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Released October 13, 2023

Adventure Indie

sample: 424 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)

95/100

Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 1,445 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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The game’s nostalgic feel, paired with a tight and engaging story, draws players into its world from the first moment. 98 % of all Steam reviews are positive, with 95 % of post‑release reviews giving a thumbs‑up, underscoring its broad appeal. Players who spent over 25 hours reported a 98 % positive rate, showing the title’s staying power.

In-game

« Juste Merci..... Des décennies que je vous suis.... C'est un superbe aboutissement, un hommage à votre oeuvre... »

👍 anonymous review · 43 h played

« une merveille !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! inexplicable ! mais pour ceux qui aime se creuser la tete .... foncez !!! »

👍 anonymous review · 58 h played

« Easily the best escape room/puzzle/point and click series on the web. The difficulty ranges from chill vibes to full-blown conspiracy board madness. Consider having a notepad by your side. »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« My favorite childhood game! I played all the chapter when they were flash games. This bring so much good memories. »

👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

« Excellent point & click avec un direction artistique (visuelle et auditive) très soignée et mystérieuse. »

👍 anonymous review · 36 h played

« If you hate using guides then this probably isn't for you. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Painfully boring navigating the puzzles. »

👎 anonymous review · 10 h played

« Submachine is one of the few game who marked me when i was a teenager. Played the first game on internet and i remember, re doing them a lot. it was a pleasure to rediscover them now. »

👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

« Glad I finally paid for a classic flash game »

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played

In players' words

« Juste Merci..... Des décennies que je vous suis.... C'est un superbe aboutissement, un hommage à votre oeuvre... »

👍 anonymous review · 43 h played

« If you hate using guides then this probably isn't for you. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« une merveille !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! inexplicable ! mais pour ceux qui aime se creuser la tete .... foncez !!! »

👍 anonymous review · 58 h played

« Painfully boring navigating the puzzles. »

👎 anonymous review · 10 h played

« Easily the best escape room/puzzle/point and click series on the web. The difficulty ranges from chill vibes to full-blown conspiracy board madness. Consider having a notepad by your side. »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« Submachine is one of the few game who marked me when i was a teenager. Played the first game on internet and i remember, re doing them a lot. it was a pleasure to rediscover them now. »

👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

« My favorite childhood game! I played all the chapter when they were flash games. This bring so much good memories. »

👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

« Glad I finally paid for a classic flash game »

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played

« Excellent point & click avec un direction artistique (visuelle et auditive) très soignée et mystérieuse. »

👍 anonymous review · 36 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

83 % pos · n=161

Story / writing

95 % pos · n=84

Graphics / art

97 % pos · n=61

Audio / music

96 % pos · n=25

Interface / UX

20 % pos · n=15

Content / longevity

92 % pos · n=12

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=4

Value for money

0 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	161	134	9	18
Story / writing	84	80	4	0
Graphics / art	61	59	1	1
Audio / music	25	24	0	1
Interface / UX	15	3	0	12
Content / longevity	12	11	0	1
Stability / bugs	4	0	0	4
Value for money	2	0	0	2

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.

<2h

50 % (n=14)

2-10h

87 % (n=70)

10-25h

98 % (n=243)

>25h

98 % (n=97)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

19,3 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 30 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

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Strong independent women set their own goals

Yogscast · 108 views

Give me that corndog!

dolly_the_dinosaur · 77 views

WHAU

DaGameTrain · 42 views

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Strengths

134 positive mentions of gameplay out of 161 total (83 % praised)
80 positive mentions of story out of 84 total (95 % praised)
59 positive mentions of graphics out of 61 total (97 % praised)
24 positive mentions of audio out of 25 total (96 % praised)
11 positive mentions of content out of 12 total (92 % praised)
97 players logged over 25 hours, with a 98 % positive rate

Weaknesses

Only 3 positive mentions of UI out of 15 total, with 12 negative sediations (80 % negative)
All 4 mentions of bugs were negative (100 % negative)
Price received 0 positive out of 2 mentions, both negative (100 % negative)

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative‑driven indie adventures who appreciate classic aesthetics and brain‑teasing puzzles will find Submachine: Legacy rewarding.

Is Submachine: Legacy worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 1,445 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Current price: 20,99€.

Verdict

Submachine: Legacy delivers a polished, story‑rich adventure that captivates with its nostalgic charm and solid gameplay mechanics. Despite minor UI friction and a few bugs, the overwhelmingly positive reception and long playtimes attest to its lasting தகவ.

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Most frequent keywords

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