1993 Space Machine
Released Mar 2016
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
69% positive · 385 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
1993 Space Machine launched on March 28, 2016 as a complete product. After launch, the developers committed to ongoing support and new content — a May 2016 post promised bug fixes and new levels, and a December 2020 holiday message mentioned "several updates and a few new interesting additions to the game in the pipeline" for 2021. The game did receive a notable feature update in December 2019 (adding Rookie mode and other improvements), followed by more patches in early-to-mid 2021 including MacOS restoration, a beta test for gameplay changes, and a final bug-fix patch on August 31, 2021. The only DLC released — the official soundtrack — arrived on November 24, 2021. Since August 2021, no further game updates have been posted, and a January 2021 announcement revealed the studio had shifted focus to a new game called Chenso Club. The post-launch update activity has fully wound down, with no developer communications about 1993 Space Machine since mid-2021 and no announced future content. The game appears to have reached its final state as of the August 2021 patch.
Evidence
Patch released fixing a critical shield bug, updated Japanese localization, minor bug fixes, and an updated MacOS version — the last known developer update for the game
Major feature update after a 3-year gap, adding Rookie mode, Razer Chroma support, a previously hidden level, and Steam Remote Play co-op
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Aurora Punks
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Space shooters never die.
1993 is a testament to that, honoring classics like Life Force, R-Type and Xenon II. We're keeping the genre alive.
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1993 S.M was made in 1993. It is not made to look retro. It is not polished for today's tech - this is the genuine thing!
It's 1993 - Today! (Further updated in 2020!)
What reviewers say:
In short:
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Started in the age of the Amiga 500, this game was featured in Amiga format and Commodore User - two of the largest gaming magazines of the time. A series of unfortunate events prevented this space shooter to get finished. We plan to do that now!
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Game story:
"Towards the end of the interstellar wars, chaos spread and one band of elite mercenaries acted more like pirates and looters than actual soldiers. The leader of this group was the notorious and infamous Colonel Nestor.
Without a doubt the biggest prize of their looting campaigns was the Spacemachine: a device designed to terraform barren planets and making them habitable. With this device, and the rest of their treasure, Nestor and his men started to build an army that now poses a great threat to the known star systems.
Mission: Bring back the Space Machine."
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1993 is a testament to that, honoring classics like Life Force, R-Type and Xenon II. We're keeping the genre alive.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1993 S.M was made in 1993. It is not made to look retro. It is not polished for today's tech - this is the genuine thing!
It's 1993 - Today! (Further updated in 2020!)
What reviewers say:
- Holy moly! I'm in! I'm sold! This is a freaking phenomenal game. 8-Bit Eric
*I am so dead chuffed with this game. Jamie from the Games Shed
*1993 Shenandoah has that same level of addictive quality in design and execution. Elliot Ossange - Bonusstage
*I absolutely love this game! It is soo charming! Jamie from the Games Shed
*The enemy is varied and vast, coming in many flavours and types. There are basically everything and anything you can think of. Elliot Ossange - Bonusstage
*This is an absolute gem! I really really recommend this! Jamie from the Games Shed
*I can’t recommend 1993 Shenandoah enough. The aesthetics of the design, the levels... Elliot Ossange - Bonusstage
*I'm definitely digging the hell out of this game. 8-Bit Eric
- You're in charge! Explore and secure the different worlds in the order that fits your taste and urge.
- The kick ass weapon system lets you unlock weapons for use in later play sessions. We feature both classic powerful weapons plus some fresh smart weapons.
- Of almost 100 deadly enemy types, we have crafted unique evil behaviours for most of them.
- As an extra game mechanic we have introduced a new health and shield system for more interesting game play.
- Up to four player co-op mode.
In short:
- 9 Ships to choose from
- 25 Different weapons with 3 power levels
- 14 Levels
- 10 Different Bosses
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Started in the age of the Amiga 500, this game was featured in Amiga format and Commodore User - two of the largest gaming magazines of the time. A series of unfortunate events prevented this space shooter to get finished. We plan to do that now!
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Game story:
"Towards the end of the interstellar wars, chaos spread and one band of elite mercenaries acted more like pirates and looters than actual soldiers. The leader of this group was the notorious and infamous Colonel Nestor.
Without a doubt the biggest prize of their looting campaigns was the Spacemachine: a device designed to terraform barren planets and making them habitable. With this device, and the rest of their treasure, Nestor and his men started to build an army that now poses a great threat to the known star systems.
Mission: Bring back the Space Machine."
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Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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