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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 - 64 bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 590 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Sufficient for large factories in 30 fps.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 - 64 bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Sufficient for large factories in 60 fps.

Modulus: Factory Automation

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Released April 2, 2026
sample: 435 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 797 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A factory automation puzzle where nine out of ten players are still tinkering after 25 hours—an addiction fueled by creative optimization challenges. Post-release scores sit at 93% positive, proving the concept has only grown stronger since launch.

What it's about: Modulus est un jeu de construction d'usine où vous découpez, colorez, poinçonnez et assemblez des blocs 3D. Concevez et optimisez des usines tentaculaires en toute liberté pour traiter efficacement les commandes du Grand réseau neuronal.

In-game

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« Great game, was able to play the demo before release. Even works on Linux without issues! Looking forward to play it this evening :D »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played11
« I love Modulus. It is my first factory builder and it has spoiled me for the genre. The thought and design that has been put into the game is amazing. I will forever compare any factory builder to Modulus as the gold standard. »
👍 anonymous review · 157 h played1
« Incredible game, compares to Shapez 2 but I feel that it's got better mechanics. Runs beautifully and the graphics are amazing. Definite Outstanding Rating for me. »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played1
« Je n'ai pas le temps d'écrire une tartine, car happé par le jeu je suis à la bourre pour la préparation du souper (repas du soir en Suisse ^^) A+ les moduleurs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played
« Je mets un pouce vers le haut mais pour moi le gros défaut est la visibilité des infrastructures qui se ressemblent toutes et tu perds 5 mins pour voir quelle usine galère, même si il a des possibilités pour le savoir. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« One of the best game i played. Really hard but really rewarding. »
👍 anonymous review · 109 h played
« Tutoriel réalisé par dessus la jambe. Dés que l'on attaque la construction du deuxième module les instructions sont beaucoup trop généralistes. Remboursement demandé. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« CRASH CRASH CRASH This game is a fu***g alpha: Processeur Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz (3.70 GHz) Mémoire RAM installée 32,0 Go (31,9 Go utilisable) Type du système Système d’exploitation 64 bits, processeur x64 »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I like the idea but it's hard to recommend it for a simple reason: it freezes a lot, and on top of that there is no quick save keybind so you have to keep going into the menu, click save, confirm overwrite, ... »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Decent game. Crashes in Proton all the time, though, so I can't recommend this. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Feels like shapez but less entertaining »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« excellent jeux d'automatisation et construction, plus complexe qu'il en a l'air. me fait penser à factorio en plus chill mais avec un niveau de construction plus complexe. du mal à arrêter d'y jouer :) »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« Great game, was able to play the demo before release. Even works on Linux without issues! Looking forward to play it this evening :D »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played11
« Tutoriel réalisé par dessus la jambe. Dés que l'on attaque la construction du deuxième module les instructions sont beaucoup trop généralistes. Remboursement demandé. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I love Modulus. It is my first factory builder and it has spoiled me for the genre. The thought and design that has been put into the game is amazing. I will forever compare any factory builder to Modulus as the gold standard. »
👍 anonymous review · 157 h played1
« CRASH CRASH CRASH This game is a fu***g alpha: Processeur Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-10900KF CPU @ 3.70GHz (3.70 GHz) Mémoire RAM installée 32,0 Go (31,9 Go utilisable) Type du système Système d’exploitation 64 bits, processeur x64 »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Incredible game, compares to Shapez 2 but I feel that it's got better mechanics. Runs beautifully and the graphics are amazing. Definite Outstanding Rating for me. »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played1
« I like the idea but it's hard to recommend it for a simple reason: it freezes a lot, and on top of that there is no quick save keybind so you have to keep going into the menu, click save, confirm overwrite, ... »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Je n'ai pas le temps d'écrire une tartine, car happé par le jeu je suis à la bourre pour la préparation du souper (repas du soir en Suisse ^^) A+ les moduleurs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played
« Decent game. Crashes in Proton all the time, though, so I can't recommend this. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Je mets un pouce vers le haut mais pour moi le gros défaut est la visibilité des infrastructures qui se ressemblent toutes et tu perds 5 mins pour voir quelle usine galère, même si il a des possibilités pour le savoir. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« Feels like shapez but less entertaining »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« One of the best game i played. Really hard but really rewarding. »
👍 anonymous review · 109 h played
« excellent jeux d'automatisation et construction, plus complexe qu'il en a l'air. me fait penser à factorio en plus chill mais avec un niveau de construction plus complexe. du mal à arrêter d'y jouer :) »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=123
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
44 % pos · n=18
Content / longevity
69 % pos · n=13
Performance
44 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12310977
Graphics / art181701
Interface / UX188010
Content / longevity13913
Performance9405
Audio / music6501
Value for money3300
Stability / bugs2002
Story / writing1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 41 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.

<2h
64 % (n=14)
2-10h
92 % (n=51)
10-25h
89 % (n=84)
>25h
95 % (n=286)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-17 pts) — reception has worsened
Apr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 75% positive75Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€17.15€19.29€21.43€23.57€25.72€18.37

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 02, 2026 · All-time low: €18.37 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 36 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Optimization and automation take center stage: 109 positive mentions out of 123
  • Graphics earn near-universal praise: 17 positive mentions out of 18
  • Long playtime signals deep engagement: 66% of players (286 out of 435) exceed 25 hours
  • Audio and UI occasionally win praise despite low mention counts: 5 out of 6 and 8 out of 18 respectively

Weaknesses

  • UI frustrates a vocal minority: 10 negative mentions out of 18
  • Performance hiccups surface in niche cases: 5 negative mentions out of 9
  • Bug reports remain scarce but polarizing: 2 negative mentions with zero positive

Who is it for?

Automation lovers and puzzle solvers will thrive in this deeply relaxing yet intellectually demanding factory world. Expect a therapeutic grind for those who enjoy turning chaos into order.

Is Modulus: Factory Automation worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 797 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Optimization and automation take center stage. Current price: 24,50€.

Verdict

Modulus carves a unique niche where creative problem-solving meets factory automation, delivering satisfaction that compounds with every hour. Minor UI annoyances and the occasional stutter don’t dull what is otherwise a polished, addictive experience. A must-play for fans of the genre.

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