Krystals with A K (2022)

Developer: wesley scace
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A low-pressure factory building sim where you watch your crystal mining operation grow and expand at a leisurely pace.

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What players say

Players see this as a bare-bones shapez clone that delivers the core conveyor-belt automation but lacks goals, polish, and any reason to play beyond casual idling. The game crashes on some systems, though frequent autosaves soften the blow, and sentiment splits between those who find it addictive and those who call it a prototype not worth the asking price.

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