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Supply Chain Idle

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

Build, link and upgrade factories to produce and sell products.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Casual, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Free to play with no forced microtransactions
    • Engaging optimization and puzzle-like gameplay
    • Long-term progression and habitual play
    • Well-balanced idle mechanics allowing active and passive play
    • Friendly and helpful developer

    Cons

    • Save system bugs causing loss of progress
    • Lack of windowed mode and display options
    • Slow late-game progression and grind
    • Minimal audiovisual presentation
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have freedom to optimize and redesign their factory layouts, but progression is constrained by game mechanics and resource costs."

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      "Players have freedom to design and optimize supply chains and layouts, with ability to upgrade and reconfigure production lines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves strategic placement and puzzle solving with increasing complexity, rewarding skillful play."

      Capsule for Tile Cities Tile Cities

      "Game involves skillful optimization and puzzle-like problem solving to maximize efficiency and profits."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of player-vs-player or leaderboard competition; focus is on personal progress and optimization."

      Capsule for Territory Idle Territory Idle

      "No evidence of player-vs-player or leaderboard competition; focus is on personal optimization and progress."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and repeated returns to optimize and progress."

      Capsule for NGU INDUSTRIES NGU INDUSTRIES

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and ongoing optimization over days or months."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players design production chains, logistics routes, and factory/store placement creatively."

      Capsule for Industry Giant 2 Industry Giant 2

      "Players creatively arrange and modify supply chains and layouts to improve efficiency."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual gameplay."

      Capsule for Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999) Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)

      "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual gameplay."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, casual distraction and time filler, escaping real-life stress."

      Capsule for Tube Tycoon Tube Tycoon

      "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and idle pastime, escaping real life stress."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, no evidence of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Timberman Timberman

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and optimization, no evidence of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different layouts, recipes, and upgrades each run, exploring mechanics and strategies."

      Capsule for PlateUp! PlateUp!

      "Players frequently experiment with layouts, upgrades, and supply chain configurations."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration of city and business environments, but mostly familiar urban settings with limited discovery."

      Capsule for Big Ambitions Big Ambitions

      "Some discovery of new products and unlocking new towns, but limited spatial exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Minimal character customization and no cosmetic personalization; focus is on gameplay rather than self-expression."

      Capsule for Unworthy Unworthy

      "Minimal cosmetic customization; focus is on functional layout rather than self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Game focuses on realistic economic and logistical simulation without fantasy or fictional elements."

      Capsule for Railroad Corporation Railroad Corporation

      "Game is grounded in realistic supply chain and economic simulation without fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; purely solo play."

      Capsule for CARRION CARRION

      "No social or community features; purely solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn complex mechanics, optimize supply chains, and improve skills over time."

      Capsule for Laysara: Summit Kingdom Laysara: Summit Kingdom

      "Players learn and improve optimization skills and understanding of supply chains over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      4

      "Designed as an idle game with offline progress and background play."

      Capsule for Plantera Plantera

      "Designed as an idle game allowing players to progress while away and return to optimize."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building in the game."

      Capsule for FreeCell Quest FreeCell Quest

      "No social or emotional relationship building in the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management aspects."

      Capsule for Refunct Refunct

      "No leadership or group management aspects."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through unlocking items, upgrading shops, expanding farm and town facilities."

      Capsule for Farm Together 2 Farm Together 2

      "Strong progression through unlocking products, upgrades, and new towns."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and suitable for casual play or background activity."

      Capsule for Grow Defense Grow Defense

      "Many players find the game relaxing and suitable for casual play and zoning out."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      -3

      "Minimal sensory stimulation; graphics and sound are simple and functional rather than exciting."

      Capsule for TIS-100 TIS-100

      "Minimal sensory stimulation; graphics and audio are basic and understated."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free resource management."

      Capsule for Factory Town Idle Factory Town Idle

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free resource management."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on strategic planning, problem solving, and optimization of supply chains and resource management."

      Capsule for Blueprint Tycoon Blueprint Tycoon

      "Requires strategic planning and problem solving to optimize supply chains and production."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is low risk and predictable, lacking suspense or thrill elements."

      Capsule for Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior

      "Gameplay is low risk and predictable; no suspense or thrill elements."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Free to play with optional purchases; many players feel they get good value for time invested."

      Capsule for The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

      "Free to play with no forced purchases; players feel good value for time invested."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; focus on constructive factory building."

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      "No combat or destructive elements; focus on constructive supply chain building."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "Stable environment with no threats or survival challenges."

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      "Stable environment with no threats or survival challenges."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Sensation, Expression.

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