Underplayed Gems

Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat (2026)

Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat cover
Developer
Chett Fitzgerald
Publisher
MicroProse Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You steadily lay out extractors, routes, and trade lines, watching small numbers turn into a planet-spanning machine.

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Screenshots

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