Chocolate Factory Simulator

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Even automatons love chocolate in the world of Chocolate Factory Simulator! Welcome to Chocolate Factory Simulator, where cogwheels and steam work overtime to create the most delicious chocolate! Use your clockwork workshop full of gourmet machinery to create every kind of chocolate your customers could dream up! The world’s steampunk technology is perfect for sweet-making, and all available to yo…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 161 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

The game offers a captivating steampunk aesthetic, immersing players in a whimsical chocolate-making world.
There is a wide range of customization options for chocolate designs, fillings, and packaging, allowing for personal creativity.
The gameplay loop is satisfying and engaging, with a mix of crafting and light minigames that keep the experience enjoyable.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, making it frustrating to play for extended periods.
The tutorial is lacking in detail, leaving players confused about certain mechanics and how to effectively manage recipes and orders.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, especially with the manual processes involved in chocolate-making.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
65%
16%
The gameplay of Chocolate Factory Simulator offers a satisfying and cozy experience centered around chocolate-making, utilizing easy-to-learn mechanics that can become repetitive over time. While the game features a rewarding production system and opportunities for customization, some players find the precise measuring and waiting periods tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite its charming steampunk aesthetic and engaging core loop, the gameplay could benefit from more variety and improved clarity in mechanics.
- “While it might not be the most fleshed-out title in the genre, Chocolate Factory Simulator definitely provides an enjoyable and carefree experience that relies on some well-known, easy-to-learn mechanics.”
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying and perfectly balanced for a cozy-leaning game.”
- “The gameplay is addictive, with plenty of opportunities to experiment and optimize.”
- “However, its exacting mechanics prove tedious for those seeking a more relaxed, casual experience.”
- “I was looking forward to this game after I played the demo, but I am pretty disappointed that the full game is effectively just looping the one mission from the demo on and on and on... you get to make different chocolates with different additives, but this effectively really just changes the texture of the chocolate, but the process of making the chocolate is exactly the same for every type of chocolate, which gets very boring very quickly -- this game seriously needs more variety in the gameplay loop.”
- “In addition to that, about half of the entire gameplay loop consists of waiting: waiting for the chocolate to melt, then waiting for it to cool down to the crystallization temperature, followed by waiting for the chocolate to heat up to the tempering temperature, followed by waiting for the press to form the chocolate into a bar, followed by waiting for the airship to pick the chocolate bar up -- and in contrast to other cooking-type cozy simulator games, there is nothing useful to do in this game during the waiting periods...”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
46%
9%
The game's graphics have received largely positive feedback, with many praising the captivating steampunk aesthetic and beautiful watercolor art style. While the visuals are described as colorful and charming, some players noted issues with optimization and user interface polish, leading to occasional performance hiccups. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing the whimsical chocolate-making experience.
- “The steampunk aesthetic is well-executed; your workshop is filled with gears, cogs, and pipes all over the place.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and loving the details!”
- “✔️ Captivating steampunk aesthetic: the game's visual design is a treat, seamlessly blending steampunk elements with the whimsical world of chocolate-making.”
- “Tedious gameplay loop, superficial steampunk themes (just glue some gears on it and call it steampunk), a completely sterile world and AI-generated artwork in the thumbnail that doesn't match the in-game art style.”
- “Graphics are poor, being pixelated and blurry.”
- “The graphics might be better in this game.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious, with players expressing frustration over overly specific mechanics and a lack of efficient progression systems. Many reviewers noted that the repetitive tasks, such as measuring ingredients and managing resources, detracted from the overall enjoyment, making the gameplay feel laborious rather than rewarding. While some appreciated the immersive detail, the consensus is that the grind can become overwhelming, leading to a diminished desire to continue playing.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “However, the grind can feel tedious at times and AI often struggles to keep up.”
- “The gameplay is a tedious wait for chocolate to cook, then wait for it to cool, then wait for it to cook again.”
- “Its a fun game to start, but it does start to feel like there's no payoff for the tedious start once you play more than a few hours and start wondering when the fun upgrades come in.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing a desire for more content and narrative depth, while others criticize the lack of a compelling storyline or character development. Many feel that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to disappointment, especially after experiencing the demo. Overall, the game seems to fall short in delivering an engaging story alongside its simulation mechanics.
- “The quests are really informative and everything is explained.”
- “It would be nice to have a light story amidst the general simulation gameplay loop.”
- “But I want more content, more story and details to explore.”
- “No story or characters, just the delivery airships.”
- “I was looking forward to this game after I played the demo, but I am pretty disappointed that the full game is effectively just looping the one mission from the demo on and on and on... you get to make different chocolates with different additives, but this effectively really just changes the texture of the chocolate, but the process of making the chocolate is exactly the same for every type of chocolate, which gets very boring very quickly -- this game seriously needs more variety in the gameplay loop.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users report great performance, others experience significant stuttering issues, particularly on AMD CPUs, suggesting a lack of optimization for certain hardware. Additionally, there are inconsistencies in the game's power level terminology that may confuse players.
- “The combination of recipe crafting, machine optimization, and factory expansion keeps you hooked for hours.”
- “+ great performance”
- “The 25ish minutes I've spent in the game was trying to get the weird stuttering to stop, and it won't.”
- “Both walking and looking around causes stutter on my system. I've literally tried max settings, lowest possible settings, unlimited frame rates, limited frame rate, v-sync on or off; literally nothing stops the stuttering.”
- “All I can think of is that the game was not optimized for AMD CPUs.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's atmosphere is predominantly characterized by a captivating steampunk aesthetic, featuring vibrant designs, unique characters, and immersive soundscapes. Players appreciate the intricate details, such as whirring gears and gleaming brass, which contribute to a memorable and enjoyable experience. Overall, the steampunk atmosphere is highlighted as a standout element that enhances gameplay.
- “This game offers a fantastic steampunk atmosphere and is an absolute blast to play!”
- “The steampunk world and atmosphere was definitely my favourite part because it made for such a cool experience and unique characters which I very much enjoyed.”
- “The atmosphere is quite vibrant and your shop has a lot of cool gadgets.”
- “It's not awful, I love the design, themes, and atmosphere of this game.”
- “The steampunk atmosphere is absolutely mesmerizing, from the whirring gears to the gleaming brass details.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a charming and relaxing soundtrack that complements the visuals. However, some players note that the limited number of looping tracks can become repetitive over time. Overall, while the audio contributes positively to the atmosphere, it may not be enough to sustain long-term engagement.
- “Beautiful graphics, fitting soundtrack, and the devs are so active, rolling out updates based on feedback constantly.”
- “The game is cute, presented well, with nice visuals and music, a convenient interface, and enough things to do to keep you entertained.”
- “Music and art style is charming.”
- “Nothing much can be said about the audio, although there are only a limited number of music tracks looping in the background, which can become tedious after a point.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its fun elements, these technical problems have led some players to refund the game due to frustration.
- “I was apprehensive to play this due to another game by this developer being extremely buggy.”
- “The game is fun, but every few minutes it freezes up.”
- “It's terribly annoying when you cook chocolate for such an insanely long time, and everything freezes.”

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