Beer Machine

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Beer Machine is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Crack Creations and was released on October 15, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Your father needs a beer, and it's your job to get it. You’re just a kid, but you have work to do. Search across your house, neighborhood, and mind to find what your father needs, and bring it back to him. Be quick though, it isn't safe for children to be alone. Watch out for yourself. No one else will do it for you. Beer Machine tells the story of a child and his abusive father. Jump …

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and interesting premise combining horror with themes of alcoholism and family abuse.
Emotional and nostalgic narrative that resonates with players on a personal level.
Atmospheric horror with a mix of dark humor and charming amateur voice acting.

Gameplay is slow and clunky, with frustrating item interactions and very slow walking speed.
Lack of checkpoints and presence of bugs/glitches can lead to replaying sections and losing progress.
Horror elements and chase sequences are weak and not very scary, detracting from overall tension.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for its dark, intriguing, and atmospheric narrative centered on the relationship between a kid and his alcoholic father, delivering a brief but engaging experience. While some find it short and repetitive with limited player choice, others appreciate its emotional depth and environmental storytelling. Overall, the story is considered interesting and effective, though somewhat concise and straightforward.
- “This is kind of a mixed effect, and the game is at its best when dealing with the story of the kid, his dad, and their situation.”
- “Short but story rich and kind of funny at times, I enjoyed it!”
- “Nice creepy atmosphere and good story.”
- “The game consists mostly of beer-getting missions for the alcoholic father and flashback dreams.”
- “There was only one mission that allowed you to choose one of two alternative paths, which however led to the same result.”
- “Short, lots of walking, kinda bland story, just okay.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by dark comedy and quirky, sometimes unintentional, funny moments, especially through surreal dream sequences and cartoon-inspired elements. While the humor can be hit-or-miss, it adds a unique and occasionally amusing layer to the otherwise somber narrative.
- “In-between each beer-fetching segment, there are a couple of dream sequences with some pretty funny, YouTube Poop-esque mascot horror cartoons the kid watches, flashbacks to their life before living alone with their dad, and chase sequences with one of the characters from that cartoon.”
- “I don't think this really brings it down though, and they're kind of funny sometimes, much like the dark comedy cartoon itself.”
- “Short but story-rich and kinda funny at times, I enjoyed it!”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics feature an impressive and unsettling art style that enhances the horror atmosphere, despite being fairly typical for indie horror games. While not groundbreaking, the visuals effectively contribute to the game's eerie mood and support its scares.
- “The graphics and style are really great and the voice acting is terrifying at times; the one guy who asks you to deliver a package is unbelievably worrying.”
- “The jumpscare/horror aspects don't quite land, but the graphics give it an unsettling edge that makes up for it.”
- “Awesome art style.”
- “The visuals are also nothing special, but comparable to a lot of other indie horror games.”
- “The jumpscare/horror aspects don't quite land, the graphics give it an unsettling edge that makes up for it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is largely centered around simple object-hunting and navigating mundane environments, which some find repetitive and unengaging. However, unique elements like an in-game drawing segment and the more exciting late-game sequences add unexpected depth. Overall, the gameplay struggles to maintain interest throughout but improves notably toward the end.
- “There isn't much gameplay here, you're mostly going to be walking around this trailer park getting beers for your father, but there's some touches that actually surprised me, namely a segment where you get to draw a picture with in-game tools that felt pretty good to use.”
- “Where are the roguelike mechanics to ensure each run is different from the last?”
- “There isn't much gameplay here; you're mostly going to be walking around this trailer park getting beers for your father. However, there are some surprising touches, like a segment where you get to draw a picture with in-game tools that felt pretty good to use.”
- “The early object-hunting gameplay sections are not very fun, but it's worth pushing through them. The cutscenes and the last couple of gameplay sequences are where this really shines.”
- “That being said, the gameplay unfortunately holds Beer Machine back.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its effective use of atmospheric horror and a creepy, immersive theme, with minimal reliance on jumpscares. However, some users acknowledge certain weaknesses despite enjoying the overall mood and story.
- “Beer Machine consists mostly of atmospheric horror and rarely uses jumpscares to create a threatening atmosphere.”
- “I did like the atmosphere and theme of the game.”
- “Nice creepy atmosphere and good story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from multiple glitches that negatively impact its stability, and combined with poor pacing, this affects the overall experience despite its short length.
- “The game might only be around 30 minutes long, but unfortunately there are a couple of glitches present.”
- “The pacing overall isn’t good and there are too many glitches present.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the game emotionally challenging, indicating it evokes strong and difficult feelings during play.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the interesting story.
- “Good short game, interesting story, liked the music.”