Underplayed Gems

Block Line Engineer (2021)

Block Line Engineer cover
Developer
ElectronDust
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.7 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A methodical physics sandbox where you build, teach, and optimize machine sequences to move blocks efficiently.

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What players say

Players find the concept promising but the execution clunky and unfinished, citing missing grid snapping, the inability to move placed machines, and limited resolution options. Opinions split on whether the game is still worth its price, with frequent calls for more programming options and quality-of-life updates. Development appears stalled.

Screenshots

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