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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows Processeur : 64 bit processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire

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Nubby's Number Factory

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Released March 7, 2025
sample: 473 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 19,004 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nubby’s Number Factory turns simple arithmetic into pure, grin-inducing chaos. Nearly every player who dives in gets hooked fast, with 97% of all Steam reviews glowing and 96% still glowing in the months since launch.

What it's about: A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.

In-game

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« In da factory, straight nubbin it.... and by it well.... my numbers... »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played22621
« the effect this game has had on me is similar to the effect crack had on African American communities when the CIA shadowdropped boxes of it in the 1980's to fund their overseas operations. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played7541
« in the number factory. straight up "nubbing it". and by "it", haha, well. let's just say. My numbers . »
👍 anonymous review · 48 h played5211
« My unc coworker told me to try this game out and now I’m promoting him to goatworker, this game is heat. Shoutout to him. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
« So my sister sent me the link to this game i have had this username for well over a decade so i had to buy it, its a very good game 10/10 numbers baby they never lie »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played311
« I cannot stress this enough. This game is more addictive than Balatro. Save yourself and don't play it. »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played11
« Please revert whatever was done to the physics because it makes me want to pull my hair out. I'll go 20 or 30 games without managing to get to the first shop because nubby wants the sweet release of death within 2 seconds. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« nubbys bitchass has ruined my life. »
👎 anonymous review · 26 h played
« Complete RNG with a terrible early game dependent on a select few items. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« gamebreakslop, pegging mechanics suck, very little build variety »
👎 anonymous review · 43 h played
« I really dont like the fact that 95% of the new games here are the kind of games that used to be free onkongregate etc, low quality school project. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Dude, lemme tell ya something twin. This game LEGIT got my lower lip QUIVERING. Shaking in its little pantaloons. 10/10 would peg again. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played21

In players' words

« In da factory, straight nubbin it.... and by it well.... my numbers... »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played22621
« Please revert whatever was done to the physics because it makes me want to pull my hair out. I'll go 20 or 30 games without managing to get to the first shop because nubby wants the sweet release of death within 2 seconds. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« the effect this game has had on me is similar to the effect crack had on African American communities when the CIA shadowdropped boxes of it in the 1980's to fund their overseas operations. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played7541
« nubbys bitchass has ruined my life. »
👎 anonymous review · 26 h played
« in the number factory. straight up "nubbing it". and by "it", haha, well. let's just say. My numbers . »
👍 anonymous review · 48 h played5211
« Complete RNG with a terrible early game dependent on a select few items. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« My unc coworker told me to try this game out and now I’m promoting him to goatworker, this game is heat. Shoutout to him. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
« gamebreakslop, pegging mechanics suck, very little build variety »
👎 anonymous review · 43 h played
« So my sister sent me the link to this game i have had this username for well over a decade so i had to buy it, its a very good game 10/10 numbers baby they never lie »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played311
« I really dont like the fact that 95% of the new games here are the kind of games that used to be free onkongregate etc, low quality school project. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I cannot stress this enough. This game is more addictive than Balatro. Save yourself and don't play it. »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played11
« Dude, lemme tell ya something twin. This game LEGIT got my lower lip QUIVERING. Shaking in its little pantaloons. 10/10 would peg again. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played21

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=173
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
41 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=11
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Performance
100 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay173151814
Graphics / art212001
Content / longevity17728
Audio / music111100
Value for money8800
Performance5500
Story / writing4301
Stability / bugs4004
Interface / UX2002
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.1 h.

<2h
86 % (n=28)
2-10h
96 % (n=191)
10-25h
99 % (n=145)
>25h
96 % (n=109)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 91% positive91NovJan 2026 : 88% positive88JanJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

💶 Price history

€1.99€2.86€3.74€4.61€5.492026€2.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 07, 2025 · All-time low: €2.49 (Dec 18, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 13 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The sheer joy of discovery keeps people glued: gameplay racks up 151 positive mentions out of 173, with only 14 negative ones.
  • Visuals earn near-universal applause: graphics score 20 positive mentions out of 21, nearly wiping out the single dissent.
  • The game’s jovial tone and unexpected charm dominate chatter: “Nubby” and “humour” appear together in 37 mentions.
  • Long-term engagement is sky-high: more than half of sampled players logged over 10 hours, and 99% of that group left glowing reviews.

Weaknesses

  • A handful of players hit snags with balance and post-launch tweaks: content draws 8 negative mentions out of 17.
  • Bug reports remain rare but vocal: four negative mentions out of four specifically cite stability issues.
  • A sliver of the community finds the UI dense: two negative mentions call it unintuitive.

Who is it for?

Strategy fans who crave lighthearted, replay-driven puzzles with a dash of roguelike unpredictability will adore this. Anyone chasing a deep narrative or multiplayer thrills should look elsewhere.

Is Nubby's Number Factory worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 19,004 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The sheer joy of discovery keeps people glued. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

Nubby’s Number Factory delivers a breezy, addictive spin on number games that rarely puts a foot wrong. Its 97% positive rating isn’t just luck—it’s proof that clever design and grin-inducing chaos can outshine polished AAA behemoths.

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