Machinations: Fog of War - Android Infiltrator in a City on the Brink

9/6/2026, 6:05:11 AM

Release date: 8/19/2016

Tags: #adventure #rpg #indie #choose-your-own-adventure #text-based

User Reviews

Score: 30%Mostly Negative
Review Count: 10 reviews
Fetched At: 9/6/2026, 6:05:12 AM

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¥ 580 (JPY)

Steam JP

$4.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
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Key highlight

Check the review panel on this page or the Steam listing for the latest user review trend. Utilize deception and persuasion in this narrative-driven adventure.

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy text adventures that expand worlds through imagination rather than graphics. Experience a deep story where player choices significantly impact the outcome.

Details

Overview

"Machinations: Fog of War" plunges players into a tense, text-based world where gunpowder diplomacy and political intrigue reign supreme. Developed by Hosted Games, this interactive fantasy novel casts you as a unique shapeshifting android, engineered for infiltration.

Your mission is to navigate a city teetering on the edge of war, utilizing stealth, deception, and persuasion to achieve your objectives. The narrative unfolds through 150,000 words of immersive storytelling, where every choice you make directly impacts the unfolding events and the fate of the populace.

Highlights

This text-based adventure RPG, released on August 19, 2016, offers a deep narrative experience without graphics or sound, relying solely on the player's imagination.
Players embody an advanced android capable of studying and mimicking the appearance and behavior of others, a crucial mechanic for successful infiltration.
The game features a sprawling 150,000-word story filled with deception, intrigue, and betrayal, set against a backdrop of gunpowder and rapier duels.

Who It's For

Fans of classic text adventures, interactive fiction, and narrative-driven RPGs will find "Machinations: Fog of War" particularly engaging. Players who enjoy complex plots, moral ambiguity, and the challenge of making impactful choices will appreciate the depth of this story.

It's ideal for those who prefer to immerse themselves in a world through reading and strategic decision-making rather than visual spectacle.