Food Factory

About

"Food Factory" is a simulation game where players build and manage their own food production factory. Create and upgrade various food production lines, research new technologies, and balance resources to meet growing demand. Overcome challenges such as equipment breakdowns and food safety regulations for success in the competitive food industry.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

+13

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Food Factory offers a unique blend of farming and factory mechanics, allowing players to grow crops and refine them into advanced products.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game, addressing bugs and adding new features.
The game is enjoyable and relaxing, providing a fun experience for players who appreciate factory management and farming simulations.

The game is still in early access and has several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly for new players.
The building mechanics and overall gameplay can be confusing and lack sufficient tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress.
Some players feel that recent updates have simplified the game too much, reducing the challenge and complexity that made it engaging.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's story is minimal and primarily revolves around agricultural tasks, such as growing plants and processing milk into cheese for various recipes. While the quest system serves as a tutorial and guide, it is noted to be lacking in depth. Overall, the narrative is functional but does not aim to be a central focus of the gameplay experience.
- “The developer has updated the quest system, which also works as a guide, as well as improved the building and shop system, making the experience less tedious.”
- “Making cheese is a story in itself; the cows supply milk, which you convert into cheese, and then you use this cheese for cheeseburgers or pizza. Hmmm.”
- “There are quests that seem to serve as the 'tutorial,' but it definitely lacks a lot.”
- “There are quests which seem to be the 'tutorial' but it definitely lacks a lot.”
- “Making cheese, that's a story apart; the cows supply milk, you convert this milk into cheese, and you use this cheese for the cheeseburgers or for the pizza.”
- “The developer also has updated the quest system which also works as a guide, as well as improved the building/shop system, which made the experience less tedious.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's blend of factory building and farming, noting that it offers a relaxing experience with plenty of activities to engage in. While the quest and building systems have seen improvements that reduce tedium, some feel that the building mechanics still require significant refinement. Overall, the game is considered a good value for fans of the genre, especially at its low price point.
- “It has its potential for being a good farming, factory, building game, but right now the building aspect needs some major work.”
- “The developer also has updated the quest system which also works as a guide, as well as improved the building/shop system, which made the experience less tedious.”
- “It combines your farming simulator with factory development to create a game where you are never short of anything to do.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The gameplay is engaging and addictive once players grasp the mechanics, though initial understanding may be challenging. While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, there is a desire for more diverse machinery and a comprehensive help section to aid new players. As the game is in early access, users have noted the presence of bugs and glitches, but overall, the gameplay experience is positive.
- “Although I did initially struggle understanding the game, once I figured out the gameplay loop, it became addictive.”
- “It's early access as everyone knows, so yes you will find some bugs and glitches here and there, but the core mechanics are good and the gameplay I found fun.”
- “A 'help' section that explains all the mechanics would be very nice.”
- “I would also like to see machinery that is a bit more elaborate since they are currently very similar in size and mechanics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "Food Factory," currently in early access, exhibits some bugs and glitches typical of a developing title, but remains highly playable and enjoyable. Despite these issues, players appreciate the solid core mechanics and overall fun gameplay experience.
- “It's early access as everyone knows, so yes you will find some bugs and glitches here and there, but the core mechanics are good and the gameplay I found fun.”
- “Food factory is still in development, so some things might be a bit buggy or not fully worked out yet, but the game is very playable and a lot of fun!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance when fewer products are displayed on screen, although this results in a reduced likelihood of experiencing overcrowded conveyor belts.
- “By having fewer products on your screen, the game runs smoothly, but this means you have less chance of overcrowded conveyor belts.”