Nubby's Number Factory

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Nubby's Number Factory is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by MogDogBlog Productions and was released on March 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16,885 reviews

graphics350 positive mentions

grinding35 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of 90s and early 2000s computer games, creating a nostalgic and surreal atmosphere.
Addictive and satisfying gameplay loop with strategic item synergies and rewarding number-based peggle-style mechanics that appeal to both casual and hardcore players.
The soundtrack and sound design are widely praised for their chill, nostalgic, and immersive qualities, significantly enhancing the game's emotional impact and replayability.

The game suffers from tedious and excessive grinding needed to unlock achievements, cosmetics, and content, which can make progression feel like a chore.
Some players find the visual art style and character design off-putting or poorly executed, which detracts from the overall aesthetic appeal.
Occasional bugs, crashes, and freezing issues affect gameplay stability, particularly on certain hardware configurations, despite generally solid optimization.

graphics
758 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are deliberately designed with a nostalgic, quirky 90s to early 2000s computer aesthetic, reminiscent of old shareware, flash, and educational games, which many players find charming and unique. While some criticize the visuals as crude or off-putting, the majority praise the cohesive, surreal, and playful art style that perfectly complements the addictive gameplay and retro vibe. Overall, the deliberately low-fidelity, retro-inspired graphics are considered a key highlight that enhances the game's atmosphere and appeal.
- “Nubby's number factory is an incredibly addictive roguelike game that instantly stands out with its nostalgic Windows 98 style aesthetic.”
- “Getting the right combinations of items to make the numbers go big is always a fun dopamine rush, and I'm a huge fan of the visual aesthetic - this looks and feels like the kind of game I could have found in the depths of an early 2000's shareware collection, and I mean that positively and with all of the nostalgia in my heart.”
- “The visual aesthetic is deliberately jarring and surreal, looking like something that escaped from a fever dream involving Windows XP clipart, yet this bizarre art style becomes iconic and instantly recognizable.”
- “The graphics style is novel for a while, but after that nostalgia has been serviced, I am reminded of why exactly things changed so much since that era in games.”
- “Gameplay loop isn't fun and the game is horribly ugly; being ugly isn't an aesthetic, it's just lazy.”
- “Just a poorly made aesthetic to lure its prey in.”
gameplay
620 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Nubby's Number Factory is widely praised for its addictive, fast-paced, and satisfying peg-dropping mechanics combined with roguelike elements that encourage strategic item synergies and build optimization. While some find the pachinko-style ball physics overly random and the content limited or repetitive after extended play, the game still offers a uniquely charming, simple yet deep experience that keeps players engaged with its dopamine-inducing "number go up" loop and variety through unlockables and challenges. Overall, its balance of casual appeal and mechanical depth, alongside its quirky aesthetic, creates a compelling and enjoyable gameplay loop that appeals to both casual and hardcore roguelike fans.
- “The gameplay is simple yet addictive—launching nubby down a pegboard to generate massive numbers, while unlocking over 50 unique items to build powerful combos.”
- “Nubby's number factory is a quirky, fast-paced game that blends arcade-style mechanics with strategic item combinations to create an exhilarating experience.”
- “The gameplay loop reminded me a lot of balatro: fast, engaging, and built around satisfying combos.”
- “Just think each 'run' lasts a bit too long, there's not enough strategy and evolution of gameplay to justify that many rounds.”
- “The gameplay is shallow - you launch a ball and hope RNG physics will give you the ideal bounce, but more often than not you're just cursing nubby for dodging the high score pegs and falling off the stage immediately.”
- “I understand this is not unlike a game like Balatro where the main point is your 'build', but in this case it's basically just entirely build, the peg gameplay may as well be automated for how little control you have over any of it.”
humor
232 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its silly, absurd, and nostalgic style, featuring quirky characters, funny sound effects, and playful "number go up" antics. Its lighthearted, meme-like vibe and humorous item names enhance the charm and addictiveness, appealing to fans of quirky indie games and old-school aesthetics. While humor may not suit everyone, it is a key factor in the game's unique and engaging experience.
- “The game is actually pretty genius despite the silly humor and style; it genuinely wants you to find the most game-breaking combos to get as high a score as possible, and discovering new and varied ways to do this is half the fun.”
- “Developed by mogdogblog, this oddball roguelike takes the mechanics of a plinko machine, stirs in number-based scoring, and then overlays a layer of absurd humor, making it feel like a cross between peggle, balatro, and a fever dream from the flash game era.”
- “The humor and absurd scenarios, like meeting quotas to prevent the sun from exploding, add to the charm.”
- “Not funny.”
music
225 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its chill, relaxing, and nostalgic vibe, perfectly complementing the gameplay and 90s/early 2000s aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's blend of soothing, synth-heavy, and vaporwave-esque tunes that enhance immersion and replayability, with some calling it addictively good and even purchasing the soundtrack. Minor critiques include limited audio settings and repetitive tracks, but overall the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack is a delightful mix of 90's era computer game nostalgia, physics-based gameplay, and music that sits somewhere between calming and uncanny, with playful absurdist humor mixed in.”
- “Everything feels great: the sound design, visuals, and music all blend together to make an incredible roguelike experience.”
- “The immensely charming visuals, the amazing music, the numbers going up, and the sound design... it's damn near perfect.”
- “The music and sound effects are annoying, the art is gross, the menus are too minimal.”
- “The music for Nubby's Number Factory sounds like I'm put on hold for a phone call forever.”
- “Was hoping for more music as the track that plays during the gameplay is pretty numbing.”
replayability
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers impressive replayability, highlighted by diverse characters, modes, challenges, and unlockables that keep gameplay fresh and engaging over many hours. While some note a limited item pool and occasional repetitiveness, regular updates and the roguelike elements enhance its longevity, making it excellent value for its price. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessible mechanics and depth, appealing to both casual players and roguelike fans.
- “Multiple supervisor characters and challenge modes add massive replayability, ensuring that even after hundreds of hours, there are still new ways to approach the game.”
- “Pretty much a roguelite peggle with crazy visuals, funny items and descriptions, high replay value and many different modes and ways to play.”
- “With a lot of depth, replayability, and promised content for years to come, definitely a game you could play for 100s of hours.”
- “Look, it's not an expensive game, so if you like balatro maybe it's worth trying, but I didn't feel it has anywhere near the depth or replayability for me.”
- “The replayability of the game suffers due to a noticeably small item pool, which is somewhat alleviated by the different gamemodes (different "supervisors" change the way the items, shops, and other nonsense works) and challenges.”
- “There isn't really a ton of replayability for me here due to the limited item pools and there really being only a couple of super viable loadouts, and even the fact that the soft cap on scoring is extremely easily obtainable.”
story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for its depth, emotional impact, and unique charm, often described as heartwarming and compelling with memorable characters and plot twists. While some mention the narrative as subtle or minimalistic, many appreciate its symbolism and the game's ability to evoke strong emotions comparable to renowned storytelling in games like Undertale. Overall, the story is considered a standout element, blending humor, nostalgic vibes, and meaningful themes in a concise yet powerful way.
- “The cruel nature of their existence, complemented by their inhumane living conditions, tells a compelling story which has you coming back day after day.”
- “Nubby's Number Factory is a whimsical game with nostalgic visuals, addicting peggle-like gameplay, and a heartwarming story about a factory worker, the titular Nubby, single-handedly preventing our sun from exploding.”
- “This game's story has an incredibly memorable cast. I am impressed considering this game has zero voice acting. I can quote this entire game off the top of my head, insane plot twists, incredible character arcs, this game has it all. Incredible work by the developer.”
- “There's no story (well, a bit), there's no characters (well, you don't have to care too much about their background), I don't have to "play" as a character, it's just a game.”
- “You just have to restart the same thing again with no story or progress.”
- “And in fairness, even if there weren't, it's pretty clear this was never meant to be some kind of deep fifty-hour rabbit hole with a story that will change your heart forever.”
emotional
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is profound, evoking a wide range of feelings from heartwarming joy to deep sadness, often moving players to tears. Its heartfelt story, relatable characters, and nostalgic yet dreamy aesthetics create a uniquely touching experience that resonates deeply, making players feel both intellectually engaged and emotionally connected. Many reviewers describe it as life-changing and emotionally intense, blending humor, melancholy, and warmth in a way few games achieve.
- “It calls to the working class gamer, the disenfranchised, the needy, all while delivering a heartwarming story.”
- “Learning the backstory of Nubby and his abusive relationship with his father was very relatable and heartwarming.”
- “It broke me down and built me back up, only to shatter me again with its relentless challenges and heart-wrenching moments.”
grinding
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, especially regarding unlocking achievements, cosmetics, and supervisors, which require hundreds of stars earned through repetitive play. While the core roguelike gameplay is praised, many players find the necessary grinding detracts from enjoyment, leading to frustration and a sense of chore-like progression. The grinding-heavy unlock system, combined with RNG elements, makes full completion feel like a daunting and monotonous task.
- “Also, some of the game's content, in the form of run modifiers to be beaten, is locked behind currency grinding—and the same currency is also needed for unlocking a plethora of cool skins that are absurdly expensive.”
- “So this means with near perfect play, you'll be sitting with about 20-30 hours of just grinding out additional wins long after you've probably cleared every single challenge and advisor that exists in the game.”
- “Also also, the achievements are incredibly grindy; requiring hundreds of stars to unlock cosmetic rewards to complete the collection is boring, as you are only awarded five stars for a successful run, this is just a pure grind.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally runs well across various devices, including mini-PCs and the Steam Deck, with good optimization noted on recent hardware. However, it still experiences occasional bugs and glitches, such as crashes, error messages, and freezing on some systems, which can impact gameplay stability. Despite these issues, the developer is actively working on improvements, and performance is considered solid overall.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck even though it isn't verified.”
- “Well optimized, runs great on a 4060!”
- “Also runs great even on my TV mini-PC.”
- “But its update is bugged; it's buggy to open the game even after verifying files.”
- “I fire my nubby, the game throws up an error saying 'cannot divide by zero,' freezes my run, and aborts the game, deleting that run and the score forever.”
- “It performs well on almost everything except for Linux users with Nvidia GPUs, where it still performs well but freezes sometimes.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique art style, surreal and nostalgic visuals, and captivating sound design, which together create an engaging and memorable experience. Its blend of quirky, Y2K-inspired graphics and immersive audio sets a distinct, nostalgic tone that enhances gameplay enjoyment.
- “The game's surreal, Y2K-inspired visuals and quirky sound design immediately set it apart, creating an atmosphere that's both bizarre and captivating.”
- “Sound design and overall atmosphere is nostalgic and satisfying!”
- “The cutting edge graphics, the surreal atmosphere and I was in awe when playing the excellent gameplay.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its exceptional optimization, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for both casual players and hardcore optimization enthusiasts. Performance is generally smooth, especially on Steam Deck, though some PC users report minor freezing issues early on. Overall, it stands out as a well-optimized, thoughtfully designed title that balances complexity and accessibility.
- “If you like Peggle or any Plinko game, this is the most optimized and best version of that ever.”
- “Every click, every calculation, every perfect optimization feeds the machine.”
- “The spatial reasoning required is of a formidable caliber, demanding the construction of an optimized architecture that minimizes redundancy and maximizes throughput.”
- “Great little roguelike, mentions achievements in game but has none on Steam (so I assume that is coming later?). Weirdly, it had no stuttering on Steam Deck but on my actual PC it had issues freezing on the first few throws during new runs.”
- “I recommend this game to uber-casual fans that need a good game after work to chill out to, complete dorks that froth at the mouth for min-maxing and optimization, honest maximalist-numberphiles, and general audiences of any skill level.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally seen as emotionally impactful, with notable growth in characters like Nubby. However, the overall character design receives mixed reactions, being described as unsettling or poorly executed, detracting from the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “Also, Nubby's character development in the third act brought tears to my eyes.”
- “Number and strategy with funny character designs and sounds.”
- “Instead, it’s a cautionary tale in how not to character design for a game.”
- “The character design and art style leave nothing to be desired.”
- “In terms of aesthetics, it heavily reminds me of a cross between Baldi's Basics and Gubble, with squishy almost clay-like visuals for every asset and slightly unsettling character designs, as well as drawing some comparison in my mind to edutainment titles that I can't really place the actual memory of with the real life images used as character sprites for the tutorial guide and the text bubbles and font choices and even the music.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently has no microtransactions, which users appreciate, though some express interest in adding them.
- “No microtransactions”

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