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About Rogue Factory
Rogue Factory is a fast-paced simulation game from Curried_Functor that tasks you with building and managing factories that double as war zones. Released February 3, 2026, it's a PC-only title where automation goes rogue. You design production lines using conveyor belts, machines, and robots, but efficiency clashes with safety, overloading systems causes chain reactions of explosions. The goal isn't just to maximize output but to survive the chaos. With a focus on single-player strategy and escalating complexity, it’s a game about balancing precision and destruction.
Gameplay
In Rogue Factory, you start with basic tools to route resources through a grid. You place machines that process materials, link them with conveyors, and deploy bots to handle tasks. The twist is every action has kinetic consequences, overworked components melt, faulty wiring sparks fires, and unstable chemicals explode. A typical session involves tweaking layouts, troubleshooting disasters, and racing to meet production quotas. Controls are mouse-driven and intuitive, but mastering timing and spacing is key. The game rewards careful planning but punishes complacency, as one miscalculation can erase hours of progress in seconds.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate Rogue Factory 8.7/10, with 76% completing the base game. Critics average 84/100, praising its "unrelenting energy and clever feedback loops." The average playtime is 12 hours, though 43% log over 20. Community moods skew chaotic (32%) and satisfying (28%). One player wrote, "It's like Tetris if the blocks were flamethrowers." Others lamented the "steep learning curve" but admitted the payoff is addictive. Achievement completion stands at 61%, with 126 total.
PlayPile's Take
Rogue Factory is best for players who enjoy tight simulation mechanics and thrive under pressure. Priced at $29.99, it’s a mid-length experience with high replayability due to randomized layouts. While the difficulty can feel punishing, the blend of strategy and physics-based chaos is its strength. Not for casual gamers, it requires patience and a tolerance for fiery setbacks. If you like optimizing systems while dodging disasters, this is your kind of game.
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