Learning Factory (2025)

Developer: Luden.io
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 520 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calming automation game where you rebuild a Martian factory to craft goods that make cats happy.

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What players say

Players mostly enjoy this automation game for its cute cat-focused premise and casual difficulty, though they note the machine learning mechanics feel underdeveloped and the research pace requires idling. Opinions split on the UI, with some finding it clunky and others praising quality-of-life features.

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