Factory Planner is a card-based simulation/strategy game that lets you build a factory using cards. The main goal of the game is to make combinations with different cards so that each player can build different factories and feel the sandbox experience to the fullest.
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2025
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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We're launching Factory Planner in Early Access so you can help shape the game. Join now to provide feedback that will influence development and guide the final experience!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to keep our game in Early Access for three months or more.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to introduce new cards, new recipes, and new resources in the full version.
We also plan to add new quests, enrich the overall game content, support additional languages, introduce new animations, and implement bug fixes based on early access feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“In the Early Access version, you can unlock new resources through the technology tree, set up your production line with advanced machines, and fulfill incoming orders. You can also assign your engineers to increase your factory’s efficiency. ”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to raise the price once the full version is released.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to use our Discord server to engage with players about their ideas and potential new features, as well as to gather bug reports and feedback. Our players have been very helpful in shaping the game so far, and we hope to continue this approach throughout Early Access. We value your suggestions and believe that, by working together, we can continue improving the game.”
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About This Game

Factory Planner is a card-based strategy and simulation game where your goal is to build your own factory from scratch by combining different types of cards, managing resources, and optimizing production lines. Each card plays a specific role: gather materials, produce goods, distribute power, or boost efficiency. With the right planning, combinations, and engineers, your factory can become an industrial powerhouse!

he game offers more than just production—it delivers a deep sandbox experience that gives players the freedom to create, experiment, and progress in their own unique way. Whether you want to build the most efficient automation system or explore creative factory layouts, every decision you make will shape the future of your industry.

Use Facility, Organization, Engineer, and Resource cards to create fully functional production chains. Each card has unique input/output nodes and behavior, requiring smart strategy and placement.

Manage solid, liquid, and power connections to ensure a smooth flow. A single wrong connection can halt your entire system. Connections snap in 90° angles, can be broken or rearranged, and dynamically adjust to your setup.

Engineer cards can be assigned to production and storage units to boost efficiency, unlock new recipes, or reduce energy consumption. Assignments take effect after the current production cycle, encouraging careful planning.

Power is at the heart of your factory. Use thermal generators and distribute energy to machines. If power demands exceed supply, systems shut down and the grid alerts you. Use splitters and mergers to control power flow effectively.

Storage units have limits. If production outputs aren't properly connected, systems jam. Excess materials will halt collection. Maintaining transfer speed and flow balance is key to a smooth operation.

Craft new cards or upgrade existing ones to improve your capabilities. As you progress, unlock more complex cards to scale your factory into a highly advanced industrial hub.

Keep track of everything: active cards, working engineers, Facredit balance, and more. The alert system notifies you instantly about issues like full storage, missing materials, or power failures and helps you react fast.

Start with basic materials like wood and iron, then unlock more advanced resources like sulfur and uranium. Eventually, you'll build high-tech factories powered by nuclear energy.

Factory Planner challenges you to think, plan, and produce. Build seamless production chains, manage your resources wisely, and grow your humble workshop into a massive industrial empire.

Keep the lines moving. Let the systems flow. Make your factory legendary.

Key Features

  • Card-Based Factory Building System
    Strategically place and connect cards to design unique production lines.

  • Facility, Organization, Engineer and Resource Cards
    Each card has a distinct role: production, storage, energy or boosting efficiency.

  • Solid and Liquid Flow with Power Management
    Draw connections at 90° angles to manage flow. Wrong links can halt the entire system.

  • Engineer Assignments for Higher Performance
    Assign engineers to cards to improve efficiency, reduce energy use and unlock new recipes.

  • Advanced Power Distribution
    Manage energy from thermal generators and organize flow with splitters and mergers.

  • Smart Storage and Flow Control
    Storage has limited capacity. Poorly balanced input and output may cause system shutdowns.

  • Card Upgrades and Crafting System
    Start with simple cards and evolve them into advanced, high-performance modules.

  • Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts
    Track critical metrics like active cards, resources and energy consumption instantly.

  • Comprehensive Sandbox Experience
    Build at your own pace without time limits or enemy pressure.

  • No Enemies, Purely Production-Focused
    The entire experience is dedicated to building, planning and optimizing your factory.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64 (Version 1909 or newer)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000)
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (2048 MB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (2048 MB)
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 x64 (Version 1909 or newer)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000)
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (2048 MB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (2048 MB)
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
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