~ Machines That Bleed ~
An investigation game about manipulation and murder...
Disclaimer:
- Violence
- Sexual Theme
- Crude Language
- Robot Sass
Join our Discord chatroom!
https://discord.gg/ZVaPady
ABOUT
Machines That Bleed is a cheesy investigation visual novel about
solving cases by managing and manipulating the emotions of others.
It has been compared to games like Ace Attorney, and L.A. Noire.
Inspired by Detective Noir Films and Bad Crime Dramas,
Machines That Bleed brings Jazz, Comedy, and Melodrama to the table!
STORY
Automate Industries, leaders in the robot production trade,
have successfully made robots a norm in society. But, in a city overflowing with
CRIME!! and VIOLENCE!!, it has only made things worse for the police.
When THEFT!!, REVENGE!!, and MURDER!! are on everybody's mind,
WHO CAN BE TRUSTED?!
SCREENSHOTS
CHARACTERS
Buster
A naive young adult with a knack for justice.
He has recently been hired as an investigator for Automate Industries.
He has a dark past.
Jared
A shady and cynical police officer really to handle any twist and turn.
He has a dark past.
Margaret
Secretary for Automate Industries,
she is a robot with a dark past.
???
Buster's Boss, he wishes to stay anonymous.
He has a dark past.
Julianne
Catch at the wrong place at the wrong time,
she now worries about not being present to take care of her numerous cats.
...
She had a perfectly happy childhood.
FEATURES
- Bust Animation -
When interrogating someone, an animated bust view of them will appear.
- Evidence list -
Used to redirect conversation and pin down a lie.
- Character Traits -
Tracks each character's current emotional state and hints to a solution.
- Pager -
Receive anonymous tips...
- Bribes -
Negotiate bribes to access secret rooms, undisclosed evidence, and avoid red herrings.
An investigation game about manipulation and murder...

Disclaimer:
- Violence
- Sexual Theme
- Crude Language
- Robot Sass
Join our Discord chatroom!
https://discord.gg/ZVaPady
ABOUT
Machines That Bleed is a cheesy investigation visual novel about
solving cases by managing and manipulating the emotions of others.
It has been compared to games like Ace Attorney, and L.A. Noire.
Inspired by Detective Noir Films and Bad Crime Dramas,
Machines That Bleed brings Jazz, Comedy, and Melodrama to the table!
STORY
Automate Industries, leaders in the robot production trade,
have successfully made robots a norm in society. But, in a city overflowing with
CRIME!! and VIOLENCE!!, it has only made things worse for the police.
When THEFT!!, REVENGE!!, and MURDER!! are on everybody's mind,
WHO CAN BE TRUSTED?!
SCREENSHOTS







CHARACTERS
Buster
A naive young adult with a knack for justice.
He has recently been hired as an investigator for Automate Industries.
He has a dark past.
Jared
A shady and cynical police officer really to handle any twist and turn.
He has a dark past.
Margaret
Secretary for Automate Industries,
she is a robot with a dark past.
???
Buster's Boss, he wishes to stay anonymous.
He has a dark past.
Julianne
Catch at the wrong place at the wrong time,
she now worries about not being present to take care of her numerous cats.
...
She had a perfectly happy childhood.
FEATURES
- Bust Animation -
When interrogating someone, an animated bust view of them will appear.
- Evidence list -
Used to redirect conversation and pin down a lie.
- Character Traits -
Tracks each character's current emotional state and hints to a solution.
- Pager -
Receive anonymous tips...
- Bribes -
Negotiate bribes to access secret rooms, undisclosed evidence, and avoid red herrings.