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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later (64-Bit) Processeur : i5-3570 3.4 GHz 4 Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060, or AMD RX 470/RX 570, or equivalent performance & VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 or later (64-Bit) Processeur : Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible

Alchemy Factory

Niche cult favorite
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Released December 11, 2025
sample: 468 reviews posted after launch (105 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 90 % · 2,417 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The factory’s addictive loop keeps players racing to expand. Over 25 hours logged by 339 reviewers, the game carries a 94 % positive post uñas rating and an overall 90 % positive score.

In-game

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« Est-ce que j'aime ce jeu ? For sure ! »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played
« Les tables de base font du 6x10, ce qui devrait etre banni par la convention de Genève. A part ça très bon jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Juste incroyable : un Satisfactory mélangé à un Supermarket Simulator, le tout durant une époque médiévale. Seul point négatif : j’ai eu mal au crâne à cause de mon usine, qui est devenue un véritable casse-tête. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« satisfactory sans les bestiole qui nous attaque et avoir que la rue a traverser pour avoir les ressource de base c'est plutot coll »
👍 anonymous review · 247 h played
« D'excellentes chaînes de production avec du bon casse tête comme on aime. Jolis graphismes. Quelques petites améliorations pratiques à prévoir mais n'oublions pas qu'il est encore en EA. Je recommande à 100%. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played
« très cool et bien réalisé assez technique mais très plaisant c'est plutôt réussi , bon jeu sincèrement nice »
👍 anonymous review · 210 h played
« Game with too many restrictions, such as chests with non-configurable entry and exit points. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Don't buy the EA version — the developers frequently change recipes, which can completely break your existing factory even after you've invested hours building the production lines. »
👎 anonymous review · 88 h played
« Looks like a fun game but holy the belt placement is bad in this one - should be a priority to make it smoother cause thats like 90% of the game - and if the very basis is frustrating it just not worth the time investment. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Feels like the further you get into the game the less fun it becomes. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« It's a good theme/idea but poorly implemented - especially as regards pacing. Other negative reviews have laid out the problems in depth, so I'll just leave it there. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« si satisfaisant de voir notre petite usine tourner gentiment, les possibilités sont vraiment très importantes et l'optimisation devient vite un besoin. Chill et stimulant a la fois. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

In players' words

« Est-ce que j'aime ce jeu ? For sure ! »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played
« Game with too many restrictions, such as chests with non-configurable entry and exit points. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Les tables de base font du 6x10, ce qui devrait etre banni par la convention de Genève. A part ça très bon jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Don't buy the EA version — the developers frequently change recipes, which can completely break your existing factory even after you've invested hours building the production lines. »
👎 anonymous review · 88 h played
« Juste incroyable : un Satisfactory mélangé à un Supermarket Simulator, le tout durant une époque médiévale. Seul point négatif : j’ai eu mal au crâne à cause de mon usine, qui est devenue un véritable casse-tête. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« Looks like a fun game but holy the belt placement is bad in this one - should be a priority to make it smoother cause thats like 90% of the game - and if the very basis is frustrating it just not worth the time investment. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« satisfactory sans les bestiole qui nous attaque et avoir que la rue a traverser pour avoir les ressource de base c'est plutot coll »
👍 anonymous review · 247 h played
« Feels like the further you get into the game the less fun it becomes. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« D'excellentes chaînes de production avec du bon casse tête comme on aime. Jolis graphismes. Quelques petites améliorations pratiques à prévoir mais n'oublions pas qu'il est encore en EA. Je recommande à 100%. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played
« It's a good theme/idea but poorly implemented - especially as regards pacing. Other negative reviews have laid out the problems in depth, so I'll just leave it there. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« très cool et bien réalisé assez technique mais très plaisant c'est plutôt réussi , bon jeu sincèrement nice »
👍 anonymous review · 210 h played
« si satisfaisant de voir notre petite usine tourner gentiment, les possibilités sont vraiment très importantes et l'optimisation devient vite un besoin. Chill et stimulant a la fois. »
👍 anonymous review · 34 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
82 % pos · n=92
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
9 % pos · n=11
Performance
43 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
60 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9275512
Content / longevity11722
Interface / UX11119
Performance7313
Graphics / art5401
Multiplayer5320
Stability / bugs4103
Audio / music3102
Story / writing2011
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 62 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h
29 % (n=17)
2-10h
61 % (n=46)
10-25h
85 % (n=66)
>25h
94 % (n=339)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
Jan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMar 2026 : 91% positive91MarApr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 81% positive81MayJun 2026 : 84% positive84JunJul 2026 : 82% positive82Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,6 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 75 positive mentions out of 92 total, highlighting strong strategic engagement.
  • Content: 7 positive mentions out of 11, showcasing satisfying production cycles and automation options.
  • Addictive loop: keyword “addictif” appears 14 times, reflecting a compelling replay loop for many players.
  • Price: 1 positive mention out of 1, indicating good value perception.
  • Multiplayer: 3 positive mentions out of 5, praised for cooperative planning and shared progress.

Weaknesses

  • UI: 1 positive, 9 negative, ران mixed out of 11 mentions, pointing to navigation and clarity issues.
  • Performance: 3 positive, 3 negative, 1 mixed out of 7 mentions, with occasional frame‑rate drops noted.
  • Bugs: 1 positive, 3 negative out of 4 mentions, revealing sporadic glitches that affect gameplay.
  • Story: 0 positive, 1 negative, 1 mixed out of 2 mentions, showing minimal narrative impact.

Who is it for?

Players who love factory‑building and automation will find the game’s strategic depth and addictive progression enticing. Casual gamers seeking a relaxed simulation with low learning curves will also appreciate the accessible interface and clear objectives.

Verdict

Alchemy Factory shines as an engaging, casual‑simulation title that rewards automation and expansion, earning a 90 % overall positive rating. However, its interface design and occasional performance hiccups bring mixed feedback, especially from players who expect a polished, narrative‑rich experience. For fans of factory simulators who prioritize gameplay over polish, the game offers a satisfying, well‑received experience.

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Alchemy Factory: 87/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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