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Timberline Factory
Build your sawmill in Timberline Factory with physics-based wood logistics! Process rolling logs on dynamic conveyor belts into board packages, unlock lines like the Headrig, research new wood types, and keep your machinery running despite wear and tear and daily maintenance costs!

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Single-player
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
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German ✔ ✔ ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

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?

“Timberline Factory is a physics-based sawmill and automation simulation developed by a solo indie developer. Because logs move dynamically with real physics across conveyor belts, saws, and processing machines, getting the balance and mechanical flow right is crucial. Early Access allows me to work directly with players to test complex conveyor layouts, fine-tune daily maintenance costs, and improve the overall gameplay loop based on real community feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game is planned to remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeframe may change depending on community feedback, the scope of requested features, and overall game balance.”

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

“For the full version, I plan to expand the core factory experience with additional wood types, more complex processing chains, and new automation machinery. I also aim to include more research upgrades, additional contract objectives, and overall polish for the physics and quality-of-life features based on community suggestions.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version features a fully playable core gameplay loop of physics-based timber processing and sawmill management. Players can build and customize conveyor belts, place saws and debarkers, unlock automated lines like the Headrig, and stack finished lumber using the BoardStacker. Key systems such as machine wear, repairs, research upgrades, and dynamic objectives are already implemented and functional.”

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

“Yes, the price is planned to increase moderately upon the full release to reflect the additional content, features, and overall polish added throughout the Early Access period.”

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

“I plan to actively gather feedback and bug reports through the Steam Discussion Forums and community channels. Because physics-based automation can create unexpected edge cases and bottlenecks, player experience is invaluable. I will closely monitor discussions regarding machine balance, maintenance costs, and conveyor mechanics to directly shape future updates and improvements.”
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About This Game

FROM RAW LOGS TO A THRIVING TIMBER EMPIRE

In Timberline Factory, you take complete control of your very own sawmill. What starts as a small craft workshop grows through your decisions into a highly automated wood-processing facility.

Experience completely physics-based timber logistics: logs aren't just rigid icons on rails—they roll, collide, and move dynamically across your conveyor belts. Design smart transport routes, solve mechanical bottlenecks, and decide for yourself which strategy will lead your business to success!

KEY FEATURES:

  • Physics-Based Logistics & Automation: Place machines, saws, debarkers, and roller conveyors freely to your liking. Watch as logs are transported with realistic physics, prevent expensive production bottlenecks, and unlock powerful automations like the Headrig Line to turn logs directly into valuable board packages without detours and stack them in the BoardStacker for sale.

  • Various Wood Types & Processing: Every wood type behaves differently! While standard spruce is easy to process, demanding larch yields significantly higher profits. Refine raw logs step by step all the way to dried quality boards to maximize your margins.

  • Wear, Maintenance & Repair: Where wood is sawed, sawdust flies—and machines break down! Keep an eye on the failure probability of your chains, repair defective equipment in time, and upgrade your machinery with the Titanium Upgrade to minimize downtime.

  • Dynamic Order & Goal System: Business never stands still. Complete long-term main goals to expand your plant and accept lucrative, time-limited side objectives. But watch out: unexpected events and daily maintenance costs will put your management skills to the test!

  • Research & Staff: Invest your profits into research to unlock new equipment like the Crosscut System or harder saw blades. When the workload gets too heavy, simply hire specialized workers like the repair service or the timber salesman to make your life easier.

Do you have the economic and technical skill to manage your sawmill efficiently and turn a profit every single day?

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Timberline Factory is a 100% hand-crafted physics and factory simulation developed by a solo indie developer. All 3D models, game mechanics, conveyor physics, and factory systems were manually designed and built. AI tools were only used as an assistant to help generate the 2D promotional store banner artwork.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 oder vergleichbar
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (4 GB)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-Bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
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