Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Game
Game2018
Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™
Developer LucasArts
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine is a 1999 action-adventure video game developed and published by LucasArts. The first 3D installment in the series, its gameplay focuses on solving puzzles, fighting enemies, and completing various platforming sections. The story is set in 1947, after the events of Indiana Jones and the Iron Phoenix, and puts the eponymous protagonist, the adventurer Indiana Jones, against the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
184 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
71
Fresh
130 positive · 53 negative
95% range 64–77%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 130 | 53 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
1 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
406 of 509 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 184 · most liked firstThis game belongs in a museum.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feels kinda weird to say it, but this was among my most memorable gaming experiences of 2024. I love the hell out of this game, absolutely adore it. It's clunky, and it's slow, and it's often obtuse in the fashion of classic point-n-click games (I needed a walkthrough for most of the game), but... somehow, that all washed off me while playing. Instead, I felt transported by the adventure, constantly surprised by its scale - it took me 30 hours to beat. The opening chapters exploring ancient…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you can get past the tank controls, this game is really fun. It's obviously a Tomb Raider ripoff, but Tomb Raider was inspired by Indiana Jones anyway, so who cares? Would you call this... an infernal review?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Let's say it as it is: The controls are terrible, the graphics were already outdated when the game was originally released, the load/save game menu is a Windows File dialog. Still here? Well, then now you got the opportunity to enjoy a great 3rd person action adventure. The game uses a slightly modified version of the engine used in Mysteries of the Sith does. So I really doin't understand why they had to put the savegames menu in a Windows file dialog, since MotS had a ingame menu for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is nostalgic for me i played the first 3 to 4 levels a lot as a child from when i was 6 with my dad. He isn't here anymore but figured as i am a much better gamer now i can finally finish this game. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's Tomb Raider, with more puzzles, staring Indiana Jones. What's not to love? The one jumping section in Shambala Sanctuary can't get ♥♥♥♥♥♥, that drove me insane as a boy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HOW TO PLAY ON STEAM DECK: This game has pretty clunky controls but if you're in for the nostalgia trip it's a fun time. When playing on Steam Deck I encountered an issue that essentially turns the save/load game screens into unusable white boxes. Here's the workaround. 1. Find a community controller layout that works for you 2. Assign the quick save (F5) and quick load (F8) buttons to any free/unassigned back buttons. 3. Use the quick load button when death is inevitable (Low health or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the classics, but the code is held together by ducktape (I think it was ported from N64 to PC). You will need the following: "Add specific line in TEM_introCut.cog file line: Original: # draw imp#1 SelectWeapon(player, 14); #SelectWeaponWait(player, 14) Fixed: # draw imp#1 player = GetLocalPlayerThing(); SelectWeapon(player, 14); #SelectWeaponWait(player, 14);" AND: F10 and typing "fixme" will unstuck you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't launch on windows 10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine, developed by LucasArts and published by Lucasfilm and Disney, marked a significant turning point for the adventurer’s transition into 3D gaming. Released in 1999, it was the first Indiana Jones title to embrace full three-dimensional environments, reflecting the influence of games like Tomb Raider while seeking to retain the personality and spirit of the beloved film series. Set in 1947, the game finds Dr. Jones drawn back into danger as Cold War tensions…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you didn't play Indiana Jones and The Infernal Machine, you cannot say that you lived.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine is not only the best Indiana Jones video game, it's the best instalment of Indiana Jones full stop. The story, the writing, the gameplay, the level design, and the music are absolutely perfect. There is lots of action, but what I love doing most in this game is taking my time to explore its elaborate environments to find their hidden treasures (of which there are ten in each stage). The puzzles are also brilliant—you feel like you're Indiana Jones…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's tough to explain exactly how much I love this game, but I assure you, even if you've never played it before, Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine is worth your time. A lot of my praise is contextual to the time in which the game was made, but even compared with the vast majority of modern-day adventure titles, The Infernal Machine is a shining example of adventure done right. Note: While I don't have any hours in the Steam version, I have hundreds of total hours spent on the physical…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredible game easily the best 3d Indy game and way better than that triple A slop great circle.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Read the manual, learn the controls, set resolution to 640x480 and get ready for a solid globetrotting adventure from depths of ancient tombs to snowy mountains and active volcanoes. Remember to save often because Indy has a tendency to perish as often to traps as to janky controls.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm convinced this was Great Circle's inspiration.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, just...wow. This game totally surpassed all expectations and has ended up being such a great experience. There is so much to love about this niche and quaint game. Is it derivative of Tomb Raider? Unapologetically, yes. Does it still retain the charm of the original trilogy/fate of atlantis, also yes! In my opinion, this is a must play for anyone who really enjoys the franchise and yearns for more great adventures!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →$100 + on Ebay for an old crusty N64 cart with a Blockbuster sticker plastered over the art. $2 here on Steam. 🤔 A little clunky but hey', so am I. I'd recommend if you like Indiana Jones, old video games and/or, the glorious 90's. 👍
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is truly a masterpiece. However, this Steam version here is rubbish. Now you can adjust the resolution to 1080p but you get a bug in the game's HUD and you can't finish the game due to very crude bugs. The lack of attention to the PC version is ridiculous. Even paying a low price I only managed to play half the game and with several bugs. And I had to use a folder with several saves at key points in the game to avoid bugs that weren't letting me progress. I expected much more. I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's archaic, but the archaic kind of good, where it's fun and kind of charming. Problem here really lies with the versions available on pc. On one hand, the GOG version has a problem where it crashes when trying to rebind the kb/m controls, so you're left with a version that supports widescreen resolutions (despite the game always locked at a 4:3 aspect ratio) but one that isn't really that playable unless you're comfortable with the default controls. The Steam version on the other hand…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My 40 year old mind is blown by the fact that I'm playing an og N64 favorite on my phone at work, and can stream to #Twitch #IndianaJonesAndTheInfernalMachine #Nintendo64 #RetroGaming www.twitch.tv/dorkknight86...
unlabelledView post →**THIS GAME DOES NOT WORK ON WINDOWS 10 DO NOT PURCHASE** After a glitchy intro the game gives out an extremely seizure-inducing mess... 0/10
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I still remember the first time I played Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine. I must have been around ten years old, sitting in front of a beige CRT monitor that hummed softly like a relic itself. The CD case had Indy on the cover — hat tilted, whip coiled — and just holding it felt like an invitation to adventure. I didn’t care that the controls were stiff or that I kept falling into lava pits every few minutes. Back then, it all felt real. Every temple, every puzzle, every lost artifact…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Be prepared for your nostalgia to be brutally murdered by this unplayable BS. In the unlikely scenario where you find yourself actually able to play the game, it will not be without major headaches that have no guarantee of actually working. Thank you Factor 5 for making some of my favorite childhood games, but man did they bank too hard on the N64 hardware.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It says I don't have any hours in game-- don't listen. I have WHOLE MOUTHS of my childhood in this game. It helped craft me. A literal cornerstone of my gaming tastes and identity. It's was 'that amount' of played. This game is great. The scale. The story. The feeling. But listen-- I get it. I have rose colored glasses so big, they're extending off the page. It you like the old Tomb Raider games, you'll like this. Feels very Indy-ish to boot. A lot of heart in this one boys. A three mile…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately, this game is unplayable and shouldn't even be available for sale. I have tried repeatedly to get it running on my computer, but there's always some problem that stops me. I have gone into the files and followed tutorials trying to get this program to work, but just hovering over the lighter in my inventory immediately crashes the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this 25 years ago, and I still think this is one of the best games ever made!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More classic Indiana Jones with Tomb Raider style gameplay. Great!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well this one's a classic. Obviously "borrowed" the Tomb Raider formula (ironic, as Tomb Raider was heavily influenced by Indy to begin with) and made it 10x better. Its flaws (gameplay clunkiness at times with stiff movement, which is honestly, easy to get used to) seem overstated, especially when almost everything else is wonderful - the story, atmosphere, sound design (all of the music, ambient sounds + voice acting) and level design make for a great gaming experience with a high level of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The controls make this unplayable. Indy moves so slow and I keep getting stuck on nothing and I have to look up a walk through because I get stuck every 5 seconds. I've played this game for 30 minutes and I keep dying over and over. Even when I look up what to do it's still hard. I love the old graphics and voice acting and music but the game is so unplayable I can't recommend it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honey wake up time to experience the PTSD from crossing the Tian Shan river with a raft losing air all over again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite utilizing the support threads on Steam, I could not get this game to even start.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I expected to be annoyed by this game, because I remember clearly that in the past I was super annoyed by it's mechanics and puzzles and died or got stuck a lot of times, never being able to finish the game. I am glad I gave it another chance because this game is the best version of classical Tomb Raider games. I also love Indiana Jones and this game really does justice to him. Hats off LucasArts for another brilliant and entertaining game where attention to detail and a whole lot of love has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →an great story in the Indiana arcs, would be awesome if they revamped it for the graphics. good to play with controllers or with keyboard. some decent puzzles along the way, not too hard if you take the time to explore and think it through. sometimes on newer consoles has a few glitches. A nice spread of weapons and artifacts to find. All up a great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first 3D Game I played and one of the best at the time
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is long overdue its remaster. For a game of this era, i was entirely blown away. Do yourself a favor and pick up this and fate of Atlantis and experience the movies that should've come out in the 90's
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In short, "Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine" suffers from being too long, clunky and monotonous. Still, I am tentatively giving it a thumbs up, because the game can be enjoyable if you stop after the first four or five levels and you don't care about having a walkthrough at the side, as well as copious amounts of healing items obtained through cheat codes. Some may turn their nose up at such a suggestion, but for me the game would have been unplayble otherwise. The platforming controls…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is CLUNK CITY but once you get used to how it handles, it's a very fun action Tomb Raider-esque platformer. The story is good enough to adapt into a movie, the cutscenes sometimes feel straight out of an Indiana Jones movie. Fair warning tho, the opening cutscene to the Lava Temple level has a tendency to crash so if that happens go into Options and set Video Settings as low it will go. The cutscene should play after that and you can put everything back how you like it. If you like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine doesn’t even start for me, so yeah… don’t even bother. Tried launching it, tweaking stuff, the usual ritual, nothing. Just refuses to work like, it is stuck in another century. Which sucks, because the game itself wasn’t bad at all. Cool levels, decent puzzles, nice Indy vibe… it had its thing going. But if it won’t even run, none of that matters. 2/10, chose the wrong cup.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A truly bizarre save system means this game runs as well on my modern PC through Proton as my CD-ROM copy did on a windows XP laptop 20 years ago – that is, the first level is playable and then it breaks. Do not waste your money if you run Linux. Shame too cuz I always wanted to actually play this lmao.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →♥♥♥♥ the piranhas in this game...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not too far into it, but It is very fun and challenging. I love how the cutscenes are used. I only wish I could keybind jump to the space key :-/.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →classic n64 and ps1 game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is one of my favorite childhood games every second playing this game makes me feel like i am 10 again with no care in the world also the game is just simply amazing!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An action-adventure game to rival the ages. Bogged down by awful control schemes, horrible interfacing with modern computers, an overly strict platforming system, and a myriad of other issues, it's still a great game in terms of puzzle solving and story. It feels true to the Indy style in the most important of ways, with an interesting archaeological premise and a multitude of puzzles to solve across many exotic environments. You will most likely have to follow the guides in the Steam…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's an OK game. As someone who loves classic Tomb Raider games, I gotta say I found this one to be even clunkier than those. Though it isn't a bad game by any means: *The atmosphere is great and the locations the levels take place are pretty good *The puzzles and exploration are rewarding and entertaining *The different types of vehicles you can use Some things I didn't like: *While the story is OK, the pacing is bad and you end up not following it that much *The music, or what's little…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't work. The first cutscene plays, but then there are just artifacts and flickering that are difficult to describe, but the game is 100% unplayable. Can't find any solution to fix it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game as a birthday present, and I cautiously recommend it. The controls are awful. Even back when it was first released. I know, because I had it back then. Not being able to get used to the controls caused me to quit playing the first time around. I stuck it out this time, helped by the use of a game controller. (First time around was a joystick.) The graphics are of their time, but the game-play is pretty solid, if awkward at times. There are the occasional solutions that are not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →old skool Indy. What's not to like?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The controls are terrible. Mods help somewhat, but without them it is unplayable
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it is so hard to play with the controls
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Constant crashing a few seconds after start. My PC is top tier, but maybe that's the issue, honestly. I will try this on my laptop and see what happens and then update if anything changes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simply a outstanding game. Graphics are dated but the game play is outstanding!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →first game a sow mi father play...haaa nostalgia
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good Game. I love this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best game ever!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game but this game woeks better on gog
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game on the PC when I was a child, and I absolutely loved it. Even reliving it on Steam has been a real joy. There's so much nostalgia, but this game is more than that. I believe it's honestly the best Indiana Jones game they've ever made, and it's a shame they haven't remastered or remade it for the modern console. There's still so much to do on the umpteenth playthrough, and I always find myself wanting to come back to this game. It was one of the first I ever played,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a good 3D adventure platformer: think about Tomb Raider with Indy instead of Lara and you have it in a nutshell. People who played the graphic adventure "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis" will rejoyce seeing that Sophia Hapgood is back in action. Or maybe not, because she was kind of obnoxious. The story takes place in 1947 so the bad guys aren't nazis anymore but rather commies. There's no big difference, though, as you still have to kill them all. Anyway, the gameplay is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros - Classic game with engaging game play - Fun - Great gaming experience for when the game was release running on a Windows 11 machine - Challenging - Variety of puzzles - Different bosses with strategic ways to defeat them - Feels very rewarding to complete the game and collect all IQ Points - 32 hours well spent Cons - Even though I got the game running on a newer machine I still had some glitches but not game breaking - Upon completing the 2nd last level the game decided to give me max…
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