"factory"

2020 · Simulation / Strategy · PC / Steam

Factorio is one of the most polished and addictive games ever made in any genre. The factory-building loop is so well-designed that hours disappear without warning, and the mod support ensures the game can be whatever you want it to be. Combat is an afterthought and the visuals won't turn any heads, but neither of those things matters when the core gameplay is this tightly constructed. Wube Software built something that respects your intelligence and your time in equal measure. The Space Age expansion only confirmed what players already knew: this is a developer that understands exactly what makes their game work.

2020 · 1-4 Players · 60-180 min · Competitive / Economic Strategy

Kanban EV is a focused, crunchy puzzle wrapped in a factory management theme that works better than it has any right to. The planning demands are high, the decision space is tight, and Sandra keeps everyone honest. It's one of the more compact experiences in the heavy euro space, delivering significant depth without sprawling across the entire evening. Players who enjoy optimization under pressure will find a lot to love here.