Object Factory

Object Factory, developed and published by Kistler Studios, is a factory-building puzzle game that takes a stripped-down, almost abstract approach to automation. Rather than focusing on sprawling industrial complexes or resource-heavy logistics, it centers on transforming simple geometric shapes into more complex objects through carefully arranged systems. This narrower focus gives the game a distinct identity, emphasizing logic and spatial planning over scale or spectacle. The core gameplay revolves around manipulating basic forms—cubes, spheres, cylinders, and other simple shapes—using a variety of machines that cut, rotate, merge, and paint them. At first, the tasks feel straightforward, but the complexity increases as new requirements are introduced. Creating a finished object often involves multiple steps, each of which must be carefully planned and integrated into a functional production line. The challenge lies not just in achieving the final result, but in designing a system that works efficiently and consistently without breaking down. What makes the experience engaging is how much importance it places on layout and flow. Every conveyor belt, machine placement, and direc…

[h1]🏭 Object Factory — clean systems, but not enough to chew on[/h1] [b]🎮 I run the curator group [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45719096/]Build, Rule, Repeat[/url] — simulators and system-driven games where mechanics matter.[/b] [hr] [h2]⚙️ Simple factory, smooth start[/h2] Object Factory is a minimalistic automation game focused on building production chains and optimizing simple systems. It’s easy to get into, quick to understand, and immediately satisfying in short sessions. The core loop works: place machines → connect processes → watch things run. [hr] [h3]🧠 What works well:[/h3] [list] [*]Clean and readable visual style [*]Very accessible mechanics — easy to learn [*]Satisfying early automation loop [*]No unnecessary complexity or overload [*]Great for short, relaxing sessions [/list] [hr] [h3]⚠️ What holds it back:[/h3] [list] [*]Very limited amount of content [*]Progression ends too quickly [*]Lack of challenge — systems stay simple [*]No real late-game depth or optimization layer [*]Little incentive to experiment long-term [/list] [hr] [h2]🎮 Gameplay & Feel[/h2] The game feels good at the beginning — building your first c…

Horrible controls. In the beginning, you have to place and re-orient each piece of conveyor belt individually. Sometimes, for no apparent reason, you cannot place a piece or delete a piece. With upgrades, you can place a limited chain of belts. After the last one, you have to go back to the build menu and reselect the belts to place more. Right and left turns have to be placed and oriented individually. Last straw was the conveyor belts just randomly stopped running. So many other factory games do the same thing as this game, only better. Save your money.

Fun factory, yeah same as this type a bunch, as it was $2.96 so ok, but is has some buggy is what would say some, but the game dose work.

Game description says that it is best experienced on Steamdeck or gamepad, but my controller is barely functioning in this game. I can basically navigate the main menu, and pan around the map once in the game. However, I cannot navigate the radial menu without a mouse, and therefore basically can't do anything on controller. Definitely willing to try the game again, as it looks interesting... but in this state I would classify controller support as non-functional. I did try the game with Steam input turned on/off. I also tried changing the in-game setting for gamepad support on/off. However, none of these things seemed to change anything. Also the in-game tutorial only gives instructions for keyboard and mouse binds. There is no way that I could see to check/change in game keybinds, so you are stuck with the defaults.

I can't recommend this game right now. The UI feels finnicky and there are bugs. Keyboard shortcuts or something for what to build would be a great help. Instead, you have to use a radial menu to select everything and the options aren't always the most intuitive - splitter and merger belts for example are under machines, not belts. Plus, it would be nice if you could swap their orientation (or if you can, if that were clear). The game towards the later stages gets a bit too slow imo. Yes, if it's too fast it's not fun, but it shows you upcoming stages so you can prepare for it. That's a great idea, but it doesn't retroactively count the shapes you already sent, so it's not as rewarding as I'd like to work ahead. The most frustrating piece for me was probably the belts. If you place a straight belt near two others at a turn, it will *sometimes* auto-turn for you. It was too inconsistent to use well, so then I'd have to back into the same radial menu, delete the belt, go to the radial menu, and find the correct turn, and place it. It's too cumbersome as it is right now to be satisfying. Ok, so maybe it was designed more for controller than keyboard and mouse - I should give that …