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SpaceChem screenshot
Review2026.02.28

SpaceChem

Zachtronics · 2011

A foundational programming-style automation puzzle about routing atoms, bonding molecules, and building reliable chemical reactors.

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Review2026.02.23

Big Pharma

Twice Circled · 2015

A pharmaceutical factory sim about turning raw ingredients into medicines through compact layouts, processing machines, and market decisions.

82
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Production Line screenshot
Review2026.02.18

Production Line

Positech Games · 2019

A car manufacturing sim about assembly stations, factory floor layout, bottlenecks, research, pricing, and steady vehicle throughput.

81
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Good Company screenshot
Review2026.02.13

Good Company

Chasing Carrots · 2022

A tech manufacturing management game where workers, logistics stations, product design, research, and factory layout all shape output.

80
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Little Big Workshop screenshot
Review2026.02.08

Little Big Workshop

Mirage Game Studios · 2019

A small-scale factory management game about workers, machines, production plans, client orders, and workshop efficiency.

79
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Autonauts screenshot
Review2026.02.03

Autonauts

Denki · 2019

A friendly robot automation game where recorded bot routines turn gathering, farming, crafting, and colony care into repeatable workflows.

78
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Review2026.01.29

Autonauts vs Piratebots

Denki · 2022

A bot-programming automation game that adds pirate defense, combat production, and more pressure to the Autonauts formula.

77
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Nova Lands screenshot
Review2026.01.24

Nova Lands

BEHEMUTT · 2023

A compact 2D automation adventure where helper bots gather, craft, refine, and move resources across a chain of small islands.

76
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